This course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service. The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they require to undertake venepuncture in general practice.

The course consists of one study day (delivered in two parts)  A half-day online theory and a half-day practical followed by a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor. A competency assessment package will be provided.

All students need to have the full course of hepatitis B vaccination before starting the course in order to complete the practical competency.

Course content:

  • Legal and professional issues
  • The composition of blood
  • Anatomy and physiology of blood circulation
  • Common blood tests.
  • Venepuncture technique including a practical session
  • Health and safety
  • Infection control
  • Complications of venepuncture and how to prevent them

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Refund Policy

Cancellations with a full refund will be accepted up to and including 15 days prior to the event.  Any refund request for places cancelled after this date will not be refunded.