IV cannulation, Phlebotomy and Injection Technique
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Date: 19 May 2025 | Time: 10:00 – 16:00 | Location: Wembley, Harrow Road
Course Overview:
Join our comprehensive one-day practical workshop designed for healthcare professionals who want to develop or refresh their skills in IV cannulation, phlebotomy, and injection techniques. This highly interactive session combines expert teaching, hands-on practice, and clinical demonstrations to boost your competence and confidence.
Our course is ideal for nurses, healthcare assistants, paramedics, medical students, pharmacists, and allied healthcare professionals working in hospitals, general practice, urgent care, and community settings.
Key Learning Outcomes:
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Understand the principles and anatomy behind IV cannulation, venepuncture, and safe injection practices.
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Practice IV insertion, blood-taking techniques, and intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) injections.
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Learn best practices for infection control, patient safety, and troubleshooting common complications.
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Gain confidence through supervised hands-on training using high-quality simulation arms and models.
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Receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion.
Who Should Attend?
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Newly qualified healthcare professionals
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Return-to-practice clinicians
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Staff required to perform cannulation, blood collection, or injections in clinical roles
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Allied health professionals expanding their clinical skill set
Course Agenda:
| Time | Session |
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| 10:00 | Welcome and Introduction |
| 10:15 | Anatomy and Physiology Relevant to IV Cannulation and Venepuncture |
| 11:00 | Principles of Safe Practice and Infection Control |
| 11:30 | Practical Workshop: Phlebotomy Techniques |
| 12:30 | Lunch Break (not provided) |
| 13:00 | Practical Workshop: IV Cannulation Skills |
| 14:30 | Practical Workshop: Injection Techniques (IM, SC,) |
| 15:30 | Troubleshooting, Complications and Clinical Tips |
| 16:00 | Course Close and Certificate Collection |
Why Choose Us?
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Expert, experienced clinical instructors
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Small group sizes for optimal hands-on training
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Practical, skills-focused learning environment
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Up-to-date techniques aligned with clinical best practices
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Excellent feedback from previous attendees
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Secure your place early – spaces are limited to maintain a high-quality, personalised learning experience.
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.
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:
Competency must be assessed in practice by a qualified supervisor.
Employers must provide governance, insurance, and a clear scope of duties.
Contact us if you wish to only do the half day Phlebotomy and Injection technique Course. Email [email protected]
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