The exciting one-day cannulation course for midwifery staff involves the taught theory of cannulation and a practical workshop. The day will include learning on:
- Anatomy & physiology
- Consent
- Local policy & procedure
- Infection control
- Cannulation equipment
- Documentation
A practical skills workshop will be undertaken to consolidate learnt theory and practice, giving participants time to practise their new skills on our simulation, mannequin arms under the supervision and guidance of our skilled senior interprofessional educator. Please be aware, after this course, you will be required to complete an online e-learning module and ten supervised cannulations within your own clinical setting, before being signed off as competent.
Who will benefit:
The course is designed for Midwifery staff within NUH.
Venue:
DREEAM Department, A Floor West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH.
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Start and finish times:
Registration at 08:00 with a start time of 08:30 | Finish time at 16:00
IMPORTANT: On completion of this workshop you will be required to have your competency assessed before independent practice. You MUST have access to a clinical area prior to attending this workshop. Please ensure your clinical area can support this process before booking, as we are unable to facilitate this, thank you.
Please be aware after this course you will be required to complete a BBraun online e-learning module, access instructions will be given on the day and ten supervised cannulations before clinical sign off, within your own clinical setting.
Please ensure that your line manager and a clinical area can support your competency sign off before attending the course, as this can not be supported by us.
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."
“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 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."
"Kerry is very nice, knowledgeable and approachable. I would really recommend any of her courses."
Faculty
Your course facilitator is senior interprofessional educator Kerry Laffan who teaches on many of our courses, including Cannulation, Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and ECG.