This interactive full day course is designed for nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who wish to develop or refresh their skills in safe injection techniques and venepuncture and IV cannulation. Led by experienced clinical educators, this hands-on workshop focuses on best practices for administering injections and drawing blood, following the latest UK guidelines. You’ll leave the course more confident, skilled, and ready to apply your learning in practice under supervision.
Why Attend This Course?
- Learn correct injection techniques: intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC)
- Master safe and effective venepuncture
- Understand equipment, site selection, and complication management
- Develop skills in IV Cannulation.
- Improve patient safety, comfort, and outcomes
- Gain 3 hours of CPD with a certificate of attendance
Course Aims
- To enhance clinical confidence in delivering injections and performing venepuncture
- To teach evidence-based, safe procedures aligned with national guidelines
- To support healthcare professionals in developing practical competence and reducing patient risk
What You Will Learn
Injection Techniques
- Types of injections: IM, SC, ID – when and how to use each
- Site selection and anatomical landmarks
- Correct use of needles, syringes, and safety devices
- Handling complications and side effects
- Vaccine and medication administration techniques
Venepuncture (Phlebotomy)
- Vein anatomy and site selection
- Step-by-step venepuncture technique
- Using vacutainers, butterfly needles, and sample tubes
- Infection control and safe sharps disposal
- Troubleshooting failed attempts, bruising, and other issues
Clinical Governance
- Consent, documentation, and legal accountability
- Managing clinical incidents and patient concerns
- Reflective practice and supervised learning
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Nurses (primary, secondary, and community care)
- Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Healthcare support workers and HCAs
- Allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Return-to-practice and pre-registration staff
Course Features
- Taught by experienced NHS nurse educators
- Practical sessions using anatomical models
- Small group learning for personalised support
- CPD-accredited (3 hours)
- Aligned with CSTF, Skills for Health, and UK national standards
- Certificate of attendance provided
