Venepuncture (Phlebotomy)

Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Infection Control

·         Identify:

o   Hazards and Risks

o   Who is at risk from infection?

o   Hand Washing

Legislation

·         Understand the legislation involved with venepuncture.

Venepuncture

·         What is venepuncture?

·         Common reasons blood samples are taken

·         Legal and professional accountability

·         NMC Code of Conduct

·         Consent

·         Health and Safety

·         Differences between arteries and veins

·         Common sites for taking blood

·         Preparation and technique

·         Visual inspection of veins

·         Sites to be avoided

·         Labelling requirements

·         Preventing complications

·         Use of tourniquet

·         Assessment and Procedure

·         Sharps / safe disposal

·         Complications

·         Needle stick injury

·         Documentation

Practical Session

·         Demonstration and practical using a manikin arm.

·         Completion of short assessment.