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| Duration: | Two day course |
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| Date: | 26 and 27 January 2026 (more dates to follow) |
| Location: | Various placement locations |
| Cost: | £590 |
Overview
The course is designed for members of the radiography team to receive a certification of competence in administering intravenous injections as well as the theory behind the use of ultrasound-guidance for cannulation and vascular access.
The course will enable you to gain the theoretical knowledge behind the decision-making processes surrounding intravenous cannulations and venepuncture. This includes the opportunity to experience the practical aspects of venepuncture and cannulation as well as demonstrate reflective thinking on your own practice.
The additional benefit of ultrasound guidance will enable practitioner to bring the level of enhanced practice to your departments, with the possibility of service enhancement.
Course location: East of England Imaging Academy, Norwich
This course is aimed at
- Radiographers
- Radiography Assistants/Radiology Department Assistants
- Assistant Practitioners
(Please note that AP’s and non-members can attend the course but will not be eligible to the accreditation – you will receive a Certificate of Attendance)
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a certificate from The College of Radiographers (CoR).
Any prerequisites:
You must be in employment, as you will need to complete some competency-based exercises and will therefore require a suitable mentor who will take responsibility for your supervision. Your mentor will need to be a registered health care professional e.g. a HCPC registered Radiographer, who is trained to cannulate, and is suitably experienced to ‘sign you off’
Overall aims:
- To provide the appropriate theoretical background for practitioners to undertake intravenous injections.
- To allow practitioners to develop clinical expertise in intravenous injection procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Discuss the role of the practitioner in the administration of intravenous injections.
2. Demonstrate the professional and medico-legal implications of this role.
3. Draw up criteria under which practitioners may undertake intravenous injections.
4. Demonstrate the ability to assess risk groups and profile the patient for suitability for intravenous injection by the practitioner.
5. Negotiate and implement departmental protocols for the administration of intravenous injections by practitioners.
6. Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacological and physiological principles of medicines administered in clinical practice.
7. Explain and undertake the procedure of administration.
8. Explain and implement the safety precautions associated with intravenous administration.
9. Recognise and deal appropriately with any adverse reaction to intravenous administration.
10. Evaluate and assess the procedure of administering intravenous injections.
The course explores the theoretical concepts behind administering intravenous injections, including the vascular anatomy of the upper and lower limb as well as the physiology of vessels. We will also explore the pharmacology of contrast agents, and medico-legal issues surrounding these. Discussion of infection control protocols and what to do in emergency situations will also occur.
Students will complete an examination to assess the theoretical components of the course as well as a portfolio documenting a record of clinical experience and competencies. This portfolio must be completed within six months of completing the theoretical components of the course.