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2023 Venepuncture & Cannulation Workshop

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Disclaimer This workshop does not deem you as competent in peripheral venepuncture and cannulation. Throughout this workshop, you will be able to 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 workshop, 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. 



TO REGISTER


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ACN members
Please log in to your membership account using the My ACN drop down box on our website.  
Non members
If you have never enrolled into one of our online courses, you will need to “create a new account” following the prompts.  
If you have previously enrolled, you can log on using your previous username and password.

By registering for the short course you are agreeing to the registration 
Terms and Conditions.


Fees  
Members:   $350                     Non-Members: $400 



Program Outline

 
 
 
 
 
 

8:45 am

 
 
 
 

Registration

 
 
 
 

9:00 am

 
 

Session 1

  • Updates in the Clinical Care Standards

  • Patient and Environmental Safety

  • Anatomy and Physiology of Veins and Artery Revision

 
 
 
 

10:15 am

 
 

Morning tea

 
 
 
 

10:30 am

 
 

Session 2 – Venepuncture Theoretical

  • Overview and equipment

  • Order of Draw

  • Blood Culture collection

  • Venepuncture method – vacutainer

  • Venepuncture method – butterfly needle

  • Complications and troubleshooting

 
 
 
 

11:10 am

 
 

Session 2 – Venepuncture Practical

  • Hands-on practice session in a simulated environment

 
 
 
 

12:40 pm

 
 

Lunch

 
 
 
 

1:30 pm

 
 

Session 3 – Cannulation Theoretical

  • Preparing the patient

  • Cannula selection

  • Cannula site selection

  • Cannulation technique

  • Complications and troubleshooting

 
 
 
 

2:10 pm

 
 

Session 3 – Cannulation Practical

  • Hands-on practice session in a simulated environment

 
 
 
 

3:40 pm

 
 

Wrap up and evaluation

 
 
 
 

4:00 pm

 
 

Close

 

 

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Tuesday, 07 November 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
$400
6/9 Wentworth Street
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
Face to Face
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Add to Calendar 11/07/2023 9:00AM 11/07/2023 4:00PM Australia/Canberra 2023 Venepuncture & Cannulation Workshop This face-to-face workshop will provide participants with evidence-based knowledge and skills to perform peripheral venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation within the clinical setting under the supervision of a trained practitioner. This workshop is conducted over 1 day and is equivalent to 6 continuing professional development (CPD) hours*. 6/9 Wentworth Street PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
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TO REGISTER

ACN members

  • Please log in to your MyACN Member account.

Non members

  • If you have never registered, you will need to "create a new account" following the prompts
  • If you have previously registered, you can log in using your existing username and password.

 

By registering you agree to the Registration Terms and Conditions.

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