Venepuncture & Venesection Combined (Adult)

Purpose

To enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills required to safely perform venepuncture and venesection on patients.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the anatomy and physiology of the venous system
• Outline the principles of Aseptic Non-Touch Technique and EPIC 3 guidelines
• Discuss the criteria applied to site selection and choosing a venepuncture device
• Identify the potential complications of venepucture and venesection.
• Discuss Haemochromatosis, it's management and the patient experience.
• Discuss venesection and how it is performed safely.
• Outline how both venepuncture and venesection skills can be achieved in clinical practice.

Audience

Donor Session Assistants

Method

Face to face delivery

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 in Venesection and Venepuncture, 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.

Cost

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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