Phlebotomy and Injection Technique 24/25

TARGET GROUP

This course is targeted to qualified nurses and senior/experienced carers working in nursing residential Learning Disability and Mental Health Homes and senior/experienced carers in the START Team within the London Borough of Sutton.

AIM

The aims of this session are:

• To enable practitioners to develop skills in drawing up blood for laboratory investigation, and administering injections such as Vitamin B12 and other intramuscular injections. 
• To update delegates on the latest guidelines in managing anaphylaxis.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course participants will have:

• An improved understanding of anatomy and physiology of hand veins and injection sites on the body.
• An improved knowledge of legal and professional issues in performing invasive procedures
• An improved knowledge of infection control related to giving an injection and in taking bloods.
• An increased understanding of the different techniques and equipment available for preparing and performing invasive procedures
• An increased understanding of indications, contra-indications, and possible complications
• An increased understanding of documentation of the procedure and monitoring of the site
• An increased knowledge of venepuncture and injection technique on life-sized mannequins.
• An increased understanding and knowledge of anaphylaxis