Cannulation Online Training Course

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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, the 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.

Duration Dependent on delivery method, this Cannulation training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate. 

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this online Cannulation training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this Cannulation training for nurses, either download your certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This online Cannulation course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care Endorsed Provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

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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

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Cannulation Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Cannulation 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

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FAQ - THE CANNULATION TRAINING COURSE

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WHAT IS A CANNULA AND CANNULATION?

A cannula is a small, flexible hollow tube that is inserted into a vein to place fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth, or that need to enter your bloodstream directly. This can include blood, antibiotics or medication. This technique is known as cannulation.

Is venepuncture the same as cannulation?

Cannulation is the procedure of inserting a small tube (a cannula) into a peripheral vein and can be used for the administration of fluids and medication.

Whereas, Venepuncture is inserting a needle into the peripheral veins, for the purpose of aspirating blood.

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