Course details

The aim of this programme is to enhance the knowledge and skill of nurses and to promote best practice in obtaining blood specimens in adult patients.

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

  • Identify key issues in relation to the scope of practice in performing Venepuncture
  • Summarise the main principles for Venepuncture
  • Identify anatomical structures and appropriate choice of sites applicable to Venepuncture
  • Describe the infection control and health and safety principles in relation to the safe clinical practice of Venepuncture
  • Identify the procedure and practitioners role in Venepuncture as supported by the HSE National Framework guidelines
  • Have knowledge on the management of problems and potential complications
  • Demonstrate their skill using a safe and effective technique in Venepuncture on the training arms
  • Outline the procedure involved in completing Venepuncture Competency Record Form.

This programme has Category 1 Approval, CEU’s Continuing Education Units from An Bord Altranais

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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