This 1 day course covers Phlebotomy and Venepuncture training equips delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to take blood safely and appropriately.  Applicable to:
	
Nurses,
	
Health Care Assistants and
	
Phlebotomists in primary care, the community, hospitals or nursing homes, this course is interactive and involves a practical session on performing blood tests.
 
This course will give delegates the theoretical and practical awareness to become competent in taking blood safely and appropriately.  Each delegate will leave with a competence-based framework to allow them to do this.
 
Aims & Objectives
	
Identify and describe equipment used for routine venepuncture
	
Be able to assess and select suitable sites used for venepuncture as well as locations to avoid
	
Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine venepuncture
	
Describe actions that ensure safety during performance of a venepuncture
	
Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this
	
Understand relevant professional and legal issues
	
Be able to identify potential complications
	
Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection
	
Be familiar with equipment and exercise choice in using most appropriate equipment
	
Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management
	
Become skilled and competent at phlebotomy
	
To recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action