Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training Course  

 

Now open to Non Health Care Students

Under the new "GP Practice Assistant" scheme released by the HSE, non healthcare workers can now work as a GP practice Assistants carrying out some approved in house clinical skills. You do not need a healthcare qualification to work as a GP Practice Assistant.

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This N.M.B.I approved Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training Course is aimed at people working in health care. During the course students learn both Phlebotomy and I.V Cannulation. These two life saving skills are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in healthcare settings. To perform these procedures well and to a safe standard, it requires staff to have training to be competent in these areas. The course is delivered by registered healthcare staff. This Irish approved course is recognised and accepted by medical insurance companies. All skill monitoring is carried out on the day. 

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Public Course Training Dates​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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University College Cork

Level One: Nursing & Midwifery Education Centre

Brookfield Health Science Complex

College Road, Cork ​​​​

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Saturday 24th May 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

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Sunday 25th May 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

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Saturday 7th June 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

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Sunday 8th June 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

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Saturday 14th June 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

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Sunday 15th June 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

 

Entry Criteria: 

Healthcare workers / People with need for phlebotomy & IV cannulation training. e.g Doctors, GP Assistants, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Students, Aesthetics, Dentists & Dental Nurses, EMT / Paramedics & Aesthetics etc.​​​​​​​​​

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Course Duration: 1 Day Practical - 9.15am - 2.30pm
Course handout is emailed before the course.

 

(Please note Registration is 9am)

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Award: Certificate approved Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland 6 CEUs

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Course Cost: 250€ 

 

 

Course Content:

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• Introduction

• Anatomy & Physiology 

• Indications for Phlebotomy 

• Phlebotomy Sites & Selection 

• Complicated Access With Practical Methods To Resolve

• Special Populations 

• Communication Skills & Consent

• Infection Control 

• Blood Draw Techniques & Complications

• Practical Equipment Selection & Preparation 

• Practical Management & Storage of Blood Samples

• Laboratory Control & Handling 

• Practical Taking of Blood Samples & Sharp Management  

• Indications For I.V Cannulation  

• Practical I.V Cannulation Techniques & Complications

• Practical I.V Cannulation 

• Further Practical Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training

• Open Discussions

• Close 
   

If Required The I.V Infusion & Medication Administration Course Can Be Viewed Here

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Please note: You are not required to complete additional practicals at the end of the course to be signed off as we have Doctor present on the day.
 

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