Course Overview
This excellent one-day venepuncture course involves the taught theory of venepuncture and a practical workshop. The day will include learning and discussion on:
- Anatomy & physiology
- Consent
- Local policy & procedure
- Infection control
- Documentation
A practical skills workshop will be undertaken to consolidate learnt theory and practice, giving participants times to practise their new skills 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 venepunctures within your own clinical setting, before being signed off as competent.
Who will benefit:
The course is for nursing and medical staff and allied health professionals.
Venue:
DREEAM Department, A Floor West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Start and finish times:
Registration at 08:00 | Start time at 08:30 | Finish time at 16:00
Refreshments:
Tea/Coffee will be provided
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 DREEAM 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 DREEAM.
Previous Course Attendees said:
“I really enjoyed practicing in the arms using the real stuff….. Kerry the DREEAM educator is brilliant, she is really patient and gives great feedback and tips”
“I enjoyed both the practical and theory parts of the course, the educator was always there to support and help me in the practical”
“Great course would definitely recommend this”
“Great dynamic energy, well delivered and Kerry is really attentive in the practical session”
“This session really gave me confidence in my new skills"
“I learnt so much, really liked learning the different techniques”
Faculty
The course lead is Kerry Laffan, however you could also be taught by Chloe Alvey, as they both teach Venepuncture, Cannulation and ECG.
Timetable
Waiting List
If the date(s) below are not suitable for you, sign up to our waiting list here and be among the first to know when we confirm more dates.
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