Intravenous Cannulation

City University London

Short course

In Islington

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Islington

Course Information Dates and Fees to be confirmed Tutor Info http://www.city.ac.uk/people/academics/duncan-smith Eligibility Practitioners who will be frequently involved in the insertion of peripheral vascular access devices and whose employer is able to provide the appropriate supervised practice following completion of this workshop. English Requirements Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

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Location

Start date

Islington (London)
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Northampton Square, EC1V 0HB

Start date

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Subjects

  • Access
  • IT
  • English

Course programme

What will I learn?

The key theoretical principles associated with the safe insertion of a peripheral vascular access device (a cannula), including:

  • Accountability;
  • Site selection;
  • Cannula gauge selection;
  • Complications of insertion;
  • Equipment requirements.
    • In addition, you will learn how to perform the procedure of inserting a peripheral vascular access device and have the opportunity to practice this skill under supervision, using a manikin.

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Teaching and Assessment

  • Pre-prepared lecture, to include:
    • Accountability;
    • Site selection;
    • Cannula gauge selection;
    • Complications at the point of insertion;
    • Care of the indwelling device;
  • Question and answers;
  • Demonstration of skills with narrative;
  • Supervised practice;
  • On-going assessment.

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