Sharpen Your Clinical Practice with Our Comprehensive Online Venepuncture Course

Venepuncture

Course
Duration

1 hour

Delivery
Mode

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.

    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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