Date:
2^nd December 2015

Venue:
Education Centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Course description:

A group session led by the Clinical Skills Team to provide a theoretical insight into cannulation, as well as a practical simulation. This is intended to enable the practitioner to begin to safely practice cannulation whilst under supervision. A certificate of attendance, along with a workbook that incorporates a progress card will be provided to those attending.

Topics Covered and Learning Outcomes:

• National Guidance.
• Safety.
• Aseptic non-touch technique.
• Venous assessment and preservation.
• Techniques and trouble shooting.
• Visual Infusion Phlebitis score.
• Practical classroom session using a mannequin arm.
• Indications for cannulation.
• Ability to assess and select a vein.
• The skill to care for a cannula.
• The ability to safely practice cannulation under supervision.

Targeted Audience:

Nurses, Radiographers, Assistant practitioners, Operating department practitioners and staff where the skill is deemed essential to the job they perform.

Course Fee:

£75.00