Venepuncture
Provider:
Course Code:
HLTPAT002
CRICOS Code:
HLTPAT002 & HLTHPS009
Qualification Level:
Short Course
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
1-Days
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Flexible Intakes
Course Overview
This workshop is designed to provide nurses/health care workers with the skills and knowledge required for routine blood collection (excluding complex blood collection techniques). Participants will practice venepuncture using vacutainer, butterfly and needle and syringe methods of blood collection on a ‘model’ arm with an option to undertake a live bleed.
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | For entry into this course, you must have either: previous experience collecting venous blood samples in a healthcare environment; an overseas medical background or qualification; or be a healthcare professional needing to collect blood samples for your current employment.
While not a prerequisite, we strongly recommend all students be immunised for Hepatitis A and B before enrolling in the course.
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| Minimum Age to Apply | Students applying for this course must be over the age of 18. |
Career Opportunities
The participant will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate for Venepuncture after meeting all course requirements. However, please bear in mind that this is also subject to the requirements of each organisation if they require their own further assessment or their own competency assessment for the individual.
Internship or Work Placements
On completion of the workshop, the participant must complete 20 successful blood collections under the supervision of a qualified staff member of the workplace