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PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Should you have any symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms, please do not attend.  Temperatures will be checked on arrival and candidates will be issued with masks and aprons.  Hand Sanitizer will be readily available.  Class sizes have been reduced to encourage social distancing.  Each candidate will have their own venepunture arm and equipment to practice on.

Course Aim:   By the end of the course, candidates will be able to.

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Should you have any symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms, please do not attend.  Temperatures will be checked on arrival and candidates will be issued with masks and aprons.  Hand Sanitizer will be readily available.  Class sizes have been reduced to encourage social distancing.  Each candidate will have their own venepunture arm and equipment to practice on.

Course Aim:   By the end of the course, candidates will be able to.

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) course covering the up to date skills in CPR (both Adult and Paed), choking, dealing with an unconscious casualty, and practice and use of AEDs.

This course is suitable for all those working in the health and social sector in Northern Ireland who will be involved in the moving and handling of patients.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

Basic Life Support (BLS) course covering the up to date skills in CPR (both Adult and Paed), choking, dealing with an unconscious casualty, and practice and use of AEDs.

This course is suitable for all those working in the health and social sector in Northern Ireland who will be involved in the moving and handling of patients.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

This course is aimed at health care workers who are required to record and report clinical observations and carry out blood glucose checking in their place of work.

By the end of this course candidates will be able to:-

• Complete an Early Warning Score Chart - NEWS 2
• State normal parameters for pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respirations and oxygen saturations
• Take a manual and automatic blood pressure
• Take and record temperature, respirations and radial pulse, and oxygen saturations
• Explain how to assess level of consciousness using AcVPU
• Take a blood glucose reading

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Should you have any symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms, please do not attend.  Temperatures will be checked on arrival and candidates will be issued with masks and aprons.  Hand Sanitizer will be readily available.  Class sizes have been reduced to encourage social distancing.  Each candidate will have their own venepunture arm and equipment to practice on.

Course Aim:   By the end of the course, candidates will be able to.

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

Basic Life Support (BLS) course covering the up to date skills in CPR (both Adult and Paed), choking, dealing with an unconscious casualty, and practice and use of AEDs.

This course is suitable for all those working in the health and social sector in Northern Ireland who will be involved in the moving and handling of patients.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Should you have any symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms, please do not attend.  Temperatures will be checked on arrival and candidates will be issued with masks and aprons.  Hand Sanitizer will be readily available.  Class sizes have been reduced to encourage social distancing.  Each candidate will have their own venepunture arm and equipment to practice on.

Course Aim:   By the end of the course, candidates will be able to.

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. Each candidate will have their own manikins to practice on.

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

Basic Life Support (BLS) course covering the up to date skills in CPR (both Adult and Paed), choking, dealing with an unconscious casualty, and practice and use of AEDs.

This course is suitable for all those working in the health and social sector in Northern Ireland who will be involved in the moving and handling of patients.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

This course is aimed at health care workers who are required to record and report clinical observations and carry out blood glucose checking in their place of work.

By the end of this course candidates will be able to:-

• Complete an Early Warning Score Chart - NEWS 2
• State normal parameters for pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respirations and oxygen saturations
• Take a manual and automatic blood pressure
• Take and record temperature, respirations and radial pulse, and oxygen saturations
• Explain how to assess level of consciousness using AcVPU
• Take a blood glucose reading

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Should you have any symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms, please do not attend.  Temperatures will be checked on arrival and candidates will be issued with masks and aprons.  Hand Sanitizer will be readily available.  Class sizes have been reduced to encourage social distancing.  Each candidate will have their own venepunture arm and equipment to practice on.

Course Aim:   By the end of the course, candidates will be able to.

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. Each candidate will have their own manikins to practice on.

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

This course is suitable for all those working in the health and social sector in Northern Ireland who will be involved in the moving and handling of patients.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Basic Life Support (BLS) course covering the up to date skills in CPR (both Adult and Paed), choking, dealing with an unconscious casualty, and practice and use of AEDs.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Should you have any symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms, please do not attend.  Temperatures will be checked on arrival and candidates will be issued with masks and aprons.  Hand Sanitizer will be readily available.  Class sizes have been reduced to encourage social distancing.  Each candidate will have their own venepunture arm and equipment to practice on.

Course Aim:   By the end of the course, candidates will be able to.

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

All candidates will have temperatures checked on arrival. If you present with a temperature you will be unable to attend the course.

Class numbers have been reduced to encourage social distancing.

Masks will be worn. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

Tea and Coffee will not be served. Please bring your own snack/drink and lunch.