Who should attend
Health Care Workers whose role involves venous blood sample collection
What will I learn
This course will provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required to safely perform venepuncture using the BD Vacutainer sample collection system.
Course Content:
- The Anatomy and Physiology of the vein
- Recommended Venepuncture sites
- Equipment required for the procedure
- Correct placement of a tourniquet
- Policies/guidance to minimise cross-infection
- Correct waste disposal
- Recommended order of draw for pathology
- Aftercare advice
- Practice venepuncture skill
You must identify a work based Mentor who is competent in venepuncture. In order to successfully complete this course, your Mentor will be responsible for assessing your practical venepuncture skills
How much will the course cost
£90 per delegate
How often should I attend
Every 3 years
How long will the course take to complete
1/2 Day:
Training dates and venues:
| Date |
Location and Room |
Start and Finish Time |
| 12th February 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
09:00-12:00 |
| 9th March 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
1300-1600 |
| 7th April 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
09.00-12.00 |
| 2nd June 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
09.00-12.00 |
| 15th June 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
1300-1600 |
| 13th July 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
0900-1200 |
|
20th August 2026
|
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
09.00-12.00 |
|
17th September 2026
|
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
09.00-12.00 |
| 26th October 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
13.00-16.00 |
| 16th November 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
09.00-12.00 |
| 14th December 2026 |
Clinical & Professional Development Centre
Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL |
|
0900-1200 |
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