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Course reference: 00311
Course title: Venepuncture (Adult): A Practical Approach
Target audience: CityCare Staff members
Course Description: A theoretical and practical session on adult venepuncture, content includes: Professional Issues, Relevant Anatomy & Physiology, correct technique for adult venepuncture and potential problems and how to deal with them. Practical skill will start to develop using a prosthetic arm in a simulation situation. PLEASE NOTE: BEFORE DOING THE COURSE, YOU MUST HAVE AN ALLOCATED MENTOR WHO IS COMPETENT TO ASSESS YOUR COMPETENCIES. THIS MUST BE A REGISTERED PRACTITIONER OR A PHLEBOTOMIST ASSESSOR.
Course Details/Information:
Course costs: Free to CityCare staff
Course administrator: Workforce Development   email: ncp.workforce.development@nhs.net
Workplace training: Unfortunately we are unable to offer this training in your workplace
Statutory requirement: Essential Course - No Update Required