Sharpen Your Clinical Practice with Our Comprehensive Online Venepuncture Course

Venepuncture

Course
Duration

1 hour

Course
Cost

$50

Delivery
Mode

Venepuncture Overview

This fully online venepuncture course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective blood collection. The course covers key topics including reviewing pathology request forms, selecting and using appropriate equipment, specimen collection techniques, and troubleshooting common issues. Clinical tips are provided throughout to support best practice. Learners will complete a knowledge quiz at the end of the module, and a certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion.

The ideal audience for this venepuncture course includes:

  • Nurses (ENs and RNs) looking to refresh or expand their venepuncture knowledge
  • New clinical staff who require a non-accredited, flexible learning option to build confidence before supervised practice

 

This course is especially suitable for those working in clinical, community, aged care, or diagnostic settings where venepuncture is a routine skill.

  • Understand the indications and principles of venepuncture in clinical practice.
  • Interpret pathology request forms accurately and identify appropriate collection requirements.
  • Identify and prepare the required equipment for venepuncture safely and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of proper site selection, patient positioning, and vein assessment techniques.
  • Understand the correct procedure for specimen collection, including order of draw and labelling protocols.
  • Recognise and manage common complications or issues that may arise during venepuncture.
  • Apply infection control and safety principles in line with standard precautions.
  • Evaluate your understanding of the venepuncture process through a knowledge quiz.

 

These outcomes support foundational competence and readiness for supervised practical application.

    This online module should take around 30 mins to 1 hour to complete, times may vary based on factors such as prior knowledge and individual learning pace.

     

     

     

     

    The course fee is $50, which includes access to our online learning resources.

    Take the Next Step

    Getting started with your training is simple. Just click the button below to access our secure online enrolment form. You’ll be guided through a quick step-by-step process to provide your details and confirm your place.

    Our enrolment system is available 24/7, making it easy to enrol at a time that works for you — whether you’re on shift, offshore, or balancing a busy schedule.

    Take the next step in your professional development. Start your enrolment today.

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