Venepuncture for Allied Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Support Workers (Adult)  CPD

The short course is aimed at healthcare support workers or allied health professionals who wish to learn how to take a venous blood sample from an adult. 

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Tuesday 28 June 2011 09.00 The short course runs for one half day. Contact CPD admissions for the latest information. NMS081 Apply Now
Tuesday 19 July 2011 09.30 The short course runs for one half day. Contact CPD admissions for the latest information NMS081 Apply Now

What will I learn?

The short course will enable you to:

  • Gain an understanding of  legal and professional issues
  • Further develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology of the superficial veins in the arm and related structures
  • Gain knowledge of common sites for venepuncture
  • Develop knowledge skills in the use and techniques of equipment
  • Gain supervised practice on a model.

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of delivery
Teaching methods include lectures, group work and simulated practice.

Assessment
Assessment for the short course will consist of being assessed at least six times in practice (however please refer to local policy).

Funding

Funding is available through trusts.

Application Deadline:

Download an application form

Contact Admissions (CPD & postgraduate)School of Community and Health Sciences

School of Community and Health Sciences
City University
CPD Administration Team
Health Building
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom
T:
+44 (0)20 7040 5828
E: healthprofessionals@city.ac.uk