Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
Cannulation Technique Training
📅 Duration: 3 hours (half-day)
🎓 Accreditation: ✅ CPD Accredited
👩⚕️ Audience: Registered healthcare professionals across all healthcare settings
🏥 Format: Available face-to-face at your organisation
👥 Group Size: Up to 10 delegates
Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Technique
Course Details:
Registered Practitioners will explore the principles underpinning invasive procedures, including informed consent, professional accountability, infection prevention, and vein selection. Anatomical knowledge of the skin and vascular system is combined with clinical reasoning to support appropriate cannula choice and placement.
Through evidence‑based teaching and simulated hands‑on practice, delegates gain a clear understanding of indications, contraindications, and potential complications associated with peripheral cannulation. Emphasis is placed on ongoing cannula site assessment, aftercare, and early identification of complications to minimise preventable harm.
Whether developing new competence or refreshing existing skills, this CPD‑accredited training supports safe practice, improved patient outcomes, and delivery of care in line with NHS guidance and best practice standards.
Learning Outcomes – Intravenous Cannulation Training
By the end of this CPD-accredited course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles of informed consent and practitioner accountability in relation to invasive procedures.
- Describe the anatomy of the skin and vascular system relevant to identifying suitable veins for cannulation.
- Discuss the indications, contraindications, and potential complications of peripheral cannulation.
- Recognise the importance of ongoing assessment and care of the cannula site to minimise preventable harm.
- Identify the equipment required for safe and effective cannulation.
- Demonstrate peripheral cannulation in a simulated practice environment.
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Why Choose Hickby?
👩⚕️ Nurse-led expertise
Delivered by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators with real-world practice.
🎓 CPD accredited
Assurance that training meets national professional standards.
📖 Evidence-based
Aligned with NICE, RCN, and NMC guidance for safe, effective care.
"Very knowledgeable and helpful trainer. Good pace and very supportive approach. I now feel confident in cannulation! Thank you!"
Registered Nurse
Hospital Care Setting.
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