Sharpen Your Clinical Practice with Our Comprehensive Online Venepuncture Course

Venepuncture

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Venepuncture Overview

This fully online Venepuncture course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective blood collection. Learners will explore all aspects of venepuncture, including reviewing pathology request forms, selecting and using appropriate equipment, and performing specimen collection with confidence.

The course also covers troubleshooting common issues and provides clinical tips throughout to support best practice and patient safety. Interactive modules guide learners through key concepts, with practical scenarios that mirror real-world clinical situations.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who want to develop or refresh their venepuncture skills.

It is suitable for:

  • Registered and Enrolled Nurses seeking competence in safe blood collection
  • Allied Health Professionals involved in patient care or specimen collection
  • Healthcare Assistants and Clinical Support Staff who perform or assist with venepuncture
  • Clinicians in hospitals, clinics, or community health settings requiring up-to-date venepuncture knowledge
  • Anyone looking to build confidence in performing venepuncture safely, applying best practice, and following clinical protocols

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate safe and effective venepuncture techniques for adult patients
  • Review and interpret pathology request forms accurately before collection
  • Select and use appropriate equipment for different clinical scenarios
  • Perform specimen collection confidently while maintaining patient comfort
  • Apply infection control and sharps safety protocols throughout the procedure
  • Troubleshoot common issues and manage minor complications effectively
  • Follow proper documentation and clinical protocols for specimen handling
  • Integrate clinical tips and best practices to ensure patient safety and quality care

    This fully online course is self-paced, allowing learners to complete it at a time and place that suits them.
    The estimated completion time is approximately 1–2 hours, depending on prior knowledge and experience.

    Course Essentials

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