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

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Sunday 9th March 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here
(Venue: University College Cork)

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Saturday 12th April 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

(Venue: University College Cork)

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Sunday 13th April 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

(Venue: University College Cork)

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Entry Criteria: 

Healthcare workers, Doctors, GP Assistants, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Medical Students, Aesthetics, Dentists, EMT / Paramedics. ​​

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​Course Handout is emailed 5 days before the course start date.

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Course Duration: 1 Day - 9.15am - 2.30pm

 

(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 

• Communication Skills & Consent

• Infection Control 

• Blood Draw Techniques

• Blood Draw Complications

• Practical Equipment Selection & Preparation 

• Practical Management & Storage of Blood Samples

• Practical Taking of Blood Samples & Sharp Management    

• Practical I.V Cannulation Techniques & Complications

• Practical I.V Cannulation 

• Further Practical Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training

• Open Discussions

• Close 

 

You are not required to complete additional practicals at the end of the course to be signed off. All assessments are carried out on the day.

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