Introduction to Venepuncture (Blood Collection)- Workshop

This course serves as an introduction to venepuncture.

Venepuncture is the procedure for gaining intravenous access, which is typically done in order to collect blood samples. Through the skin, a hollow needle is introduced into a superficial vein (typically in the cubital fossa of the forearm). After that, blood is collected in evacuated tubes.

Costs

Full fee: $249

In-House Training 

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Duration

Riverceource Training Facility

One day Course: 9am – 1pm

• Face-to-Face – This face-to-face training combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience in realistic simulations and scenarios.

In-House Training 

One day Course: 4h

• Face-to-Face – This face-to-face training combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience in realistic simulations and scenarios.

• All of the simulated equipment and supplies are provided by Riversource Training.

Entry Requirements

• This course does not have any prerequisites.

• Meet literacy and numeracy requirements

Course Outline

This course takes place in a setting that offers realistic in-depth scenarios and simulations to aid in developing your skills and knowledge.

Units:

• Anatomy of blood vessels
• Learn to read referrals, patient checks, pre-testing requirements, and contraindications.
• Get familiar with pathology tests. Abbreviations/ acronyms, meaning, the minimum amount of blood to be collected, required tubes, and order of draw.
• Follow infection prevention and control measures. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Discover the locations of the best venipuncture sites (site choice, size of needle and collection technique)
• Deal with difficult veins
• Understand the various venipuncture methods and when to utilise them.
• Learn how to take blood with the proper venipuncture technique (The Procedure)
• Accurately label and documentation.
• Process specimens following regulatory and organisational guidelines

Study Location

This training course is offered at the Gold Coast Riversource Training facility and on-site at your preferred location.

Face-To-Face Training

• Oxenford, Gold Coast
• Riversource Training Facility

In-House Training

• At your own facility
• We can come to you and deliver training onsite, at your venue.