Peripheral venous cannulation
This course equips registered nurses with the knowledge and practical skills to safely perform peripheral venous cannulation. It covers indications for cannulation, device selection, site choice, aseptic technique, and the prevention of complications such as infection and phlebitis. Learners will explore medication preparation, IV calculations, patient monitoring, documentation, and professional accountability. Competence is assessed through theory and supervised practical insertion and removal.
What You Will Learn
- Indication for peripheral venous cannula
- Types of devices
- Phlebitis
- Infection
- Aseptic technique and correct application of dressings
- Sites for cannulation
- Patient monitoring and record keeping
- Selection of correct medication / dilute and vehicle
- Role and responsibility of registered nurse
- Practical technique insertion and removal
- Intravenous medication calculations
- Assessment of learning
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Course Duration
6h
Who is the course aimed at?
Registered Nurses
Course pre-requisites
Must be a qualified nurse
Course Standard
Course is assessed and certificated
Number of Trainees
12
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