Blood Culture Collection

Purpose

To facilitate participants to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform blood culture sampling safely and effectively.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the legal and profession implications of taking blood cultures
• Identify the recommended safe procedure for taking blood cultures to reduce the incidents of sample contamination, ensuring correct indications for sampling, sample times, sample sites, equipment, technique and documentation
• Outline the principles of Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)

Audience

Registered Nurses and Midwives

Method

Lecture / Discussion / Demonstration of Practice

To complete this programme online you must join using a device which has a functioning camera and microphone.

Supervised Practice

Following this theoretical component the participant must engage with an appropriate skilled practitioner in his/her clinical area, to further develop a greater knowledge and understanding of this person-centred care activity. This will involve supervised practice which should be completed within 12 weeks to consolidate learning and application to practice. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to complete this activity and to confirm completion with his/her line manager.

Important Information

Participants must be competent in Venepuncture prior to attending this programme

Cost

£75.00

Please note you will be informed in advance if there is a direct cost to you or your organisation for your attendance at this programme.

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