CANNULATION
About the Cannulation Training Course
Cannulation is the most commonly performed invasive procedure and it’s important to know the correct technique, skills and knowledge to perform this procedure well and to a safe standard.
This Cannulation training course will teach your staff what a cannula is, the characteristics of an appropriate vein, equipment needed, the potential risks/hazards, and how to deal with sharp injuries. This online Cannulation course is suitable for all registered healthcare professionals including nurses, midwives, health visitors and pharmacists.
Cannulation Training Course Outline
The aim of this Cannulation Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of cannulation and how to perform it safely.
The key points covered in this course are:
- What is a cannula
- Advantages of cannulation
- Indications of cannulation
- Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
- Characteristics of veins
- Assessment of patient
- Equipment and reasons for cannula selection
- Peripheral intravenous cannulation
- Hazards/risks/complications
- Dealing with sharps injury
Cannulation Training Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of this Cannulation online training course, learners should know and understand the following:
- What is a cannula
Identify what a cannula is - Advantages of cannulation
Learn what the advantages of cannulation are - Indications of cannulation
Learn the indications of cannulation - Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system - Characteristics of veins
Identify the characteristics of an appropriate vein to cannulate - Assessment of patient
Know how to assess the patient - Equipment and reasons for cannula selection
Be able to list the equipment and reasons for cannula selection - Peripheral intravenous cannulation
Observe peripheral intravenous cannulation in a safe and timely manner, with the appropriate device - Hazards/risks/complications Be aware of the potential hazards/risks/complications associated with this procedure and the appropriate course of action in dealing with identified risks
- Dealing with sharps injury
Learn an understanding of how to deal with sharps injury
Cannulation Training Course Delivery Methods
Our online Cannulation Training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.
• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device
Choose how you want this Cannulation Training course delivered:
