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THIS ONE DAY COURSE IS IDEAL FOR NURSES OR BAND 3 HCW wishing to upskill in venepuncture and cannulation.   During the course of the day candidates will learn essential clinical skills of venepuncture and cannulation. This highly practical course will equip you with the skills necessary to partake in these skills.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support (including anaphylaxis) and Moving and Handling in one day.

Masks are no longer mandatory, however you can choose to wear masks if you wish. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Please come suitably attired for the practical aspect of the course.

 Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

ABOUT THIS COURSE: This intensive course allows candidates to complete the Trust requested face to face training for agency staff in Fire Safety, Pressure Ulcer Management and Infection Prevention and Control in one day.

CANDIDATES: This training is essential for all healthcare professionals who hope to work in a Trust setting.

FIRE SAFETY – 2.5 HOURS

COURSE AIMS:   Fire safety training covers a range of topics including fire prevention, evacuation procedures, firefighting equipment, and first aid. 

PRESSURE ULCER MANAGEMENT – 2 HOURS

COURSE AIM:   To provide healthcare professionals with the necessary training to prevent and manage pressure ulcers effectively. This training covers a wide range of topics, including the causes and risks of pressure ulcers, identification, and assessment of pressure ulcers, wound care techniques and strategies for preventing pressure ulcers.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL- 2.5 HOURS

Course Aim: Upon completion of the course candidate will have an appreciation of the role they play in infection control and be able to implement good practise in the workplace, and know how individuals can contribute to infection prevention and control.

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

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

Covid-19 Response

Please adhere to NI Government Regulations regarding Covid precautions. Masks are no longer mandatory. 

Upon completion of the Venepuncture Course,  the candidate will receive a certificate of attendance and a competency assessment booklet.  The candidate will then need to complete a minimum of 10 supervised venepuncture practicals on patients in a work setting and get these signed off by a competent supervisor. 

Each candidate will have their own venepuncture 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 (including anaphylaxis) and Moving and Handling in one day.

Masks are no longer mandatory, however you can choose to wear masks if you wish. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Please come suitably attired for the practical aspect of the course.

 Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

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.

Masks are no longer mandatory, however you can choose to wear masks if you wish. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Please come suitably attired for the practical aspect of the course.

 Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Adult Safeguarding Champion Level 3 is aimed at those who have been designated as the ASC for Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Adults in need of Protection within their organisation. This course will look the Northern Ireland Adult Safeguarding Partnership,  the role of an ASC, how to support and inform staff on safeguarding issues, and how to ensure training of staff is up to date.

Free parking on-site.

Please arrive 10 minutes before commencement of class as late-comers will not be permitted to join.

Tea and Coffee and snacks will be provided.