You are enrolling into the morning session on 10 February 2024 8.30am - 12.30pm
This course includes a 2-hour online Preparation for
Venepuncture and Cannulation module and attendance at a 4-hour hands-on
simulated workshop. Once online registration has been completed, students will
be sent a link via email to the online module. Students are required to
complete the online module before attending the face-to-face workshop.
Disclaimer
This course does not deem you as competent in peripheral
venepuncture and cannulation. Throughout
this course, you can practice peripheral venepuncture and cannulation under
supervision in a simulated environment. Competence is determined by your
employer and your institution’s policies. At the conclusion of this course, you
will be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are
required to perform peripheral venepuncture and/or peripheral Catheterisation
as part of their scope of practice.
Key learning outcomes
On completion, participants will be better able to:
• Outline
the legal and professional requirements related to venepuncture and
cannulation.
• Apply the principles of Hand
Hygiene and Aseptic Technique to peripheral venepuncture and cannulation.
• Recognise
the anatomy and physiology related to peripheral veins and arteries
• Locate the position of peripheral
veins and correctly identify the appropriate vein for peripheral venepuncture
and cannulation
• Identify
precautions and contraindications to venepuncture
• Assess patient venous access,
identify restrictions, and determine appropriate equipment required for
venepuncture
• Explain
the order of draw process and documentation requirements post draw
• Demonstrate the correct
venepuncture technique and blood sample collection using a vacutainer and a
butterfly needle.
• Identify
precautions and contraindications to peripheral cannulation
• Determine
appropriate cannula and insertion site for relevant therapy needs.
• Identify
restrictions and determine appropriate equipment required for peripheral
cannulation
• Demonstrate the correct peripheral
intravenous cannula insertion technique, including securing the cannula
insitue.
• Demonstrate appropriate
documentation of peripheral cannulation, care, and maintenance practices.
Presenters
Nicole Norman
Nicole is a Registered nurse with more than 15 years of experience in nursing education and clinical care delivery. Nicole is the Director of Nursing at the Clinical Learning Education and Research Services in the Northern Territory, where she develops and delivers innovative learning opportunities to improve evidence-based clinical practice. Nicole is also the Northern Territory Leadership Team chair for the Australian College of Nursing.
Cheryl MacDonald
Cheryl is an experienced registered nurse and midwife, and clinical educator with a passion for ensuring competent and contemporary nursing and midwifery practice. Cheryl is the Deputy Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for Northern Territory Health. She is also the deputy chair of the Northern Territory Leadership Team chair for the Australian College of Nursing.
Natalie Robertson
Natalie is an experienced registered nurse and clinical educator. Natalie is passionate in fostering the growth and development of graduate nurses and midwives and providing mentorship to emerging nurse leaders. Natalie is currently a project officer for the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery, NT Health. Natalie is also the Communications Coordinator of the Northern Territory Leadership Team for the Australian College of Nursing.
Catherine Capistrano
Catherine is a passionate nurse with an extensive history in clinical education. Catherine currently manages a core clinical systems renewal program focusing on optimisation and support of clinical transformation efforts through NT Health. Catherine is also the secretariat support of the Northern Territory Leadership Team for the Australian College of Nursing.