You must complete the e-Learning module prior to attending the virtual practical session. Details of how to access the Academy's e-Learning platform will be provided upon confirmation of your place on the course.
Course Overview
This is the practical component of the IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals e-learning course. Before attending this virtual practical simulation session, you must have successfully completed the theory and knowledge module on our e-learning platform.
Delivered by The Christie PET-CT Academy’s specialist Clinical Skills team, this widely popular course teaches Radiographers and Technologists to perform IV cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals in a safe learning environment.
The course takes a blended learning approach that combines modules on our e-learning platform before attending a face-to-face simulation training assessment. The face-to-face aspect of the course can be conducted virtually or in person at The Christie in our state-of-the-art clinical training centre.
Learning outcomes
- Learn to perform effective IV Cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
- Understand vein and venous assessments.
- Develop awareness of quality patient care and management, including complications, anaphylaxis, and ongoing care.
- Understand how to accurately calculate tracer doses.
- Learn how to effectively manage and clean up radioactive spills.
Intended Audience
Radiographers, Technologists, Clinical Assistants and Clinical Leads.
Course Availability
The IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals courses are repeated monthly. Due to the one-to-one nature of the practical course capacity is limited to three participants per virtual course and four per face-to-face course.
Course Duration
2 hours for the e-learning modules plus 1 day for the simulation assessment.
Prerequisites
No previous IV Cannulation experience is required. As this is a blended course, all aspects of the e-learning course must be completed before progressing onto the face-to-face simulation assessment.
Course Sales
This course is free to any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract.
For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.
Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.
Further Information
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