AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the day nurses will be able to:
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Ensure that the physical and psychological aspects of care are related to
practice.
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Name the indications for use of the peripheral intravenous cannula.
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Know the relevant physiology for cannulation.
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Know and apply the principles of aseptic technique to cannulation.
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Know the criteria for the choice of both vein and size of cannula.
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Name the potential problems which may be encountered.
PROGRAMME:
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Infection Control
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Cannulation Theory
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Cannulation Practical
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
In order to attend this course it is important that you: -
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You have attended an IV Drugs Administration Course and are deemed competent
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Are not on annual leave for the next 6 weeks
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Will be able to use this competency on average at least twice each week
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Have a competent mentor to supervise your practice
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Complete all the assessments within 3 months
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Your manager must be aware and have nominated you for this course.
LENGTH: 1/2 Day
TIME:9.00am - 1.00pm
DATES 2013:
Worthing Hospital:
Tuesday 19th February 2013 - Seaview Room, Southlands Hospital (Full)
St Richards Dates:
Wednesday 13th March 2013 - Bateman Room, CMEC, Chichester (Full)
Further dates to be advised.
COST: £50 per place
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete an External Application Form and send it to the Learning & Development Unit, 3 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1TF
This page was last updated by L&D on the 13th February 2013 (KE)
