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These training workshops have been specifically
designed to assist Registered Nurses working in
Primary Health Care to develop competency
underpinned by theoretical knowledge in the
practical skills required to insert peripheral IV
cannulae and/or take blood samples.
IV
Cannulation
Participants booking into the
IV cannulation
workshops are required to have completed the on-line
theoretical training. The on-line training link is
as follows:
http://www.cancernursing.org/
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Workshops are 1 hour duration, with a maximum of
5 participants per workshop
Phlebotomy
Participants will receive basic theory followed by a
practical training workshop
(3
hour duration) with a maximum of 10 participants per
workshop.
Practical training Workshops
Participants have the opportunity to undergo
supervised instruction and practice on training arms
and then gain competency under clinical supervision
within their own workplace.
Competency Assessment and Assessors
It is the
facilities responsibility to determine who will
assess staff and sign off that they are competent.
Assessors may be
registered practitioners or medical staff who
perform this skill on a regular enough basis to
maintain their competency in the procedure. They
must be aware of local guidelines and procedures
concerning peripheral cannulation practice. It is
preferred they have completed a recognised
assessment training course.
Learning
Outcomes
By the end of
this training participants will be able to:-
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Discuss the legal and
professional implications related to PIVC and
blood sampling.
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Identify veins suitable for
peripheral cannulation/and or blood sampling.
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Discuss the indications/contraindications
of PIVC placement/blood sampling.
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Discuss the principle of informed
consent related to IV Cannulation/blood
sampling.
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Identify potential complications
for the patient/staff member and describe
appropriate action to avoid or correct these.
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Prepare a patient in relation to
the PIVC/blood sampling procedure.
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Demonstrate insertion of a
peripheral cannula/taking of blood sample.
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Undertake minimum of two
practical competency assessments.
2012 Dates
Venue: Clinical Training and Education Centre,
Middlemore Hospital
IV Cannulation:
2nd February: 0800,
0900,1000,1100,1200 Room: Sim 4
22nd March: 0800,0900, 1000,1100,
1200 Room: Sim 1
19th April: 0800,
0900,1000,1100,1200 Room: Sim 4
7th June: 0800,
0900,1000,1100,1200 Room: Sim 4 |
