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This training workshop has been specifically designed to assist Registered Nurses and other qualified Healthcare Professionals working in Primary Health Care towards competency underpinned by theoretical knowledge in the practical skills required to insert peripheral IV cannula and/or take blood samples.
The training program does not allow participants to insert peripheral IV cannula into children less than 15 years of age and take peripheral blood samples from children less than 10 years of age.
This training is not applicable to those wanting to train as a Phlebotomist.
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
Date: Refer to Trybooking website for availability (see registration process below for links)
Time: 0900AM-1000AM Cannulation
1000AM-1100AM Phlebotomy
Refer to Trybooking.com/nz website (see registration process below for links)
1. Book via TryBooking:
Cannulation: https://www.trybooking.co.nz/FSS
Phlebotomy: https://www.trybooking.co.nz/FST
Confirmation will be emailed once your application has been accepted.
N.B. Non-Counties Manukau Health PHO / Private Organisations will be charged $200/skill
2. Register for Ko Awatea Learn Account.
Click here to complete form.
Instructions on how to access Ko Awatea Learn will be sent to your email.
3. Complete Ko Awatea Learn eCourse.
Click here to access eCourse or search “Peripheral IV Cannulation and Phlebotomy” by Counties Manukau Health.
Allow minimum of 2 hours to complete eCourse.
4. Attend Clinical Skills Demonstration Day
Venue: CTEC, Middlemore Hospital (Level 1 Building 7/Poutasi Link)
This is facilitated by the IV Access Team Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
5. Undergo Supervised Clinical Practice
It is the responsibility of your workplace to provide clinical supervision.
6. Competency Assessment / Sign off
Cannulation Assessment Form
Phlebotomy Assessment Form
Your workplace is responsible for assessing competency.
If you have any questions, please email cmhivaccessteam@middlemore.co.nz.
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