Clinical Skills in Care
Venepuncture Awareness
A concise, UK-standard course on the theory of safe blood sampling.
- Duration
- 4 guided hours
- Structure
- 4 modules · 12 lessons
- Accreditation
- CPD Certification Service
About this course
Venepuncture Awareness is written for practitioners working in UK health and social care. The programme covers the theory of safe blood sampling, with knowledge checks in every module and a certificate of completion carrying declared CPD hours.
What you will be able to do
- Describe venous anatomy and site selection
- Prepare equipment and order of draw
- Follow aseptic technique and sharps safety
- Label, handle and transport samples correctly