Home Academy Courses Introduction to Venepuncture Introduction to Venepuncture Course Date: 13 December 2018, 09:30 - 16:30 Course Leader: Nikki Lodge Duration of Course: 6.5 hours Location: Livewell Southwest Academy, Beauchamp Centre, Mount Gould Hospital Price: £96.00 per Delegate This one-day course is for those who have no experience of venepuncture and includes theory during the morning session and a practical session on a simulated arm during the afternoon. Objectives/Aims of Course By the end of the day the learners will: Be aware of their professional boundaries and accountability Be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the arm Be able to select an appropriate site for Venepuncture Be familiar with policies / procedures in the event of an inoculation injury Demonstrate the ability to safely and competently withdraw blood on an educational model Course Programme Professional practice & accountability Anatomy & physiology Inoculation injury & safer needles Policies & procedures Practical competency with an educational model Course Deliverables This course will provide a Certificate for Training on Introduction to Venepuncture (Practical competencies to be completed in practice). Who Should Attend (including pre-requisites) This study day is aimed at practitioners who have not had any previous training in venepuncture. ← Other courses