Course Overview

The one day cannulation course involves the taught theory of cannulation and a practical workshop.  The day will include learning and discussion on:

  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Consent
  • Local policy & procedure
  • Infection control
  • Cannulation equipment
  • Documentation

Followed by a practical skills workshop, to consolidate learnt theory and practice, giving participants times to practice their new skill on our simulation, mannequin arms under the supervision and guidance of our skilled DREEAM course lead.

Please be aware after this course you will be required to complete an online e-learning module and ten supervised cannulations before clinical sign off, within your own clinical setting.

Who will benefit:

This one day course is aimed at Nurses, HCA’S, CSW’s, AHP’S, ACP’S, Medics, Physician Associates, GP’s, and Paramedics. It has been devised to support both primary and secondary care workers in learning the vital skill of cannulation.

Venue:

DREEAM, A Floor, West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham. NG7 2UH

Start and finish times:

08:00 – 16:00 (breaks are built into the course timetable)

Refreshments:

Tea/Coffee will be provided

Previous Course Attendees said: 

"Very good course! Really useful, brilliant teaching, and an excellent learning place. I can now look forward to carrying out my first cannulation."

“The Cannulation Course was brilliant, well organised, informative, well run, and Rich was fab. Also, thank you for helping me with my queries!”

“I attended the Cannulation Course and the whole session was brilliant. As a result of the day, I learnt how to cannulate safely and correctly. The session was well organised and our trainer was great and personable.”

“The most enjoyable part of the day was learning the practical skills, and as a result I learnt different techniques of how to cannulate."

"The teaching and the practical aspects were amazing, and Kerry was always there to help out".

"Our educator was fantastic, great dynamic energy, content well delivered and was really attentive. Made me feel very confident."

Faculty

Your course educator is Kerry Laffan who teaches on many of our courses, including ECG and Venepuncture.

 

Timetable

Similar courses we offer: Venepuncture course

Please contact us if you have any queries, or if you wish to discuss a bespoke course to fit your specific needs.