Phlebotomy, Injection Technique and IV Cannulation 8 June 2026

This interactive one day practical workshop is designed for nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who wish to ... Show more

Instructor

Belmatt Healthcare Training

Course Overview

This one-day practical skills course is designed for healthcare professionals who perform injections, intravenous access, and venepuncture in clinical practice and wish to strengthen their technical competence, confidence, and safety.

The course provides a structured, hands-on approach to injection techniques, IV injection principles, and phlebotomy, grounded in current UK clinical standards, infection prevention guidance, and professional accountability. Teaching focuses on safe technique, anatomical understanding, complication avoidance, and best practice, rather than speed or task-based learning alone.

Delivered by experienced clinicians and educators, this course supports practitioners working in primary care, urgent care, outpatient, community, and hospital settings.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

Nurses and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Assistants and Associate Practitioners
Paramedics and Urgent Care Practitioners
Pharmacists with extended clinical roles
Allied Health Professionals involved in venepuncture or injections

Delegates should already be working in a clinical role where injections or phlebotomy form part of their scope of practice.

Programme for the Day

Morning Session: Injection & IV Cannulation

Professional responsibilities and scope of practice
Infection prevention and aseptic technique
Anatomy relevant to injection and venepuncture
Intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
Principles and how to perform of IV Cannulation
Complication recognition and escalation

Practical skills stations with supervised practice

Afternoon Session: Phlebotomy/ Venepuncture

Vein anatomy and site selection
Equipment choice and preparation
Step-by-step phlebotomy technique
Managing difficult access and patient anxiety
Reducing risk: bruising, failed attempts, and sharps safety
Documentation, labelling, and governance

Hands-on practice with expert supervision

Teaching & Learning Approach

Small-group practical skills teaching
Demonstration and supervised return-demonstration
Clinical discussion and scenario-based learning
Emphasis on safety, competence, and confidence

This course does not confer independent competency. Delegates are expected to complete local supervision and sign-off in line with employer governance arrangements.

What Participants Say

“Excellent course with clear instruction and hands-on practice. I feel ready to start practicing with supervision.”
— HCA, General Practice

“Great refresher on injection technique and really helpful venepuncture tips. Highly recommend.”
— Pharmacist, Primary Care Network

Injection Technique

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Injection Technique

Text lesson

These handouts are to accompany the classroom practical session.

Venepuncture and IV cannulation

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Venepuncture and IV Cannulation Competency Document

Text lesson

This competency document is designed to support structured, supervised assessment of venepuncture skills in clinical practice. It provides evidence that the practitioner has demonstrated competence at the time of assessment.

Anaphylaxis - Self Directed Learning

Competency Document

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Competency Workbooks

Text lesson

Guidance on how to use competency documents.

Can Non Healthcare Professionals undertake phlebotomy and IV cannulation

Yes, In the UK, non-healthcare professionals who undertake a phlebotomy and injection technique course can gain foundational theoretical knowledge and practical skills, but their scope of practice remains limited unless employed in a setting with proper clinical governance and supervision

What can non healthcare professionals do after training (subject to employer policy and setting):

In some roles (e.g. healthcare assistant or phlebotomist trainee), they may perform venepuncture or injections under direct supervision within the NHS or private sector.
They can support phlebotomy clinics by preparing equipment, supporting patients, and assisting trained professionals.
Apply for trainee phlebotomy roles:

Completion of such a course improves chances of employment in healthcare settings where they can complete a competency-based induction.
They can demonstrate the technique on simulation arms or mannequins as part of skill development or further assessment.
Venepuncture must be done,under the supervision of an employer who takes responsibility for patient safety.

What they cannot do without registration or employment in a regulated setting:

Administer injections independently in clinical practice:
This includes vaccinations or intramuscular/subcutaneous medications – these require registered professionals or appropriate delegation under strict protocols.
Insert IV cannulas and administer IV fluids or medications:
IV therapy is restricted to registered professionals, or in rare cases, to delegated healthcare support workers in specific settings with defined scope and supervision.
Take blood in a non-approved setting:

What is the Uk Guidance ?

Training alone does not grant authorisation to perform procedures in public or clinical settings.
Competency must be assessed in practice by a qualified supervisor.
Employers must provide governance, insurance, and a clear scope of duties.

This is an in-house course. Email us if you wish to book a full day or half day course.