73 Courses

This day provides evidence based information on the preparation and performance of spirometry, and includes video demonstrations on spirometry and peak flow to help delegates gain the necessary skills to perform accurate spirometry tests.

This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to facilitate development in palliative and end of life care.

We'll revisit the essentials, update on new policies, and give people space to remember and practise applying their knowledge

Course Introduction Our Venepuncture and Phlebotomy training equips delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to take blood safely. Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only. About this event Applicable to Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists in primary care, the community, hospitals or nursing homes, this course is interactive and involves a demonstration session on performing blood tests. Our venepuncture training will give delegates the theoretical and practical awareness to undertake a competence assessment framework in the workplace that will deem them competent to take blood safely and appropriately. Each delegate will receive a competence-based framework to allow them to do this. Course Aims Identify and describe equipment used for routine venepuncture Be able to assess and select suitable sites used for venepuncture as well as locations to avoid Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine venepuncture Describe actions that ensure safety during performance of a venepuncture Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this Understand relevant professional and legal issues Be able to identify potential complications Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection Be familiar with equipment and exercise choice in using most appropriate equipment Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management Become skilled and competent at phlebotomy To recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action Course Content Background and importance of training and competence Supervision and practice Scope and responsibilities Accountability Professional and legal issues Consent and capacity What is phlebotomy? Tools of the trade-equipment Needles and patient safety Blood collection systems and devices Syringes and when to use them Blood collection tubes Labelling Anatomy and physiology Vein Selection: - Identification of Veins - Arm Veins - Hand Veins Vein assessment Unacceptable sites for venous collection Venepuncture procedure Attempts Order of Fill Specimen collection procedures Specimen handling post-phlebotomy Personal protective equipment Needle stick injuries Legislation-EU Directives Disposal Needle phobias Dealing with anxiety/fainting etc. Practical session Potential Complications (including infection control) Practical Application - techniques and troubleshooting Case scenarios Troubleshooting Audit Who should attend / would be applicable? Nurses HCAs Those interested in careers as Phlebotomists AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00+VAT Annie Barr AB Health Group Organiser Description Annie Barr is a leading provider of high quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high quality care.

A CPD approved and CSTF aligned one-day training course for Healthcare Professional; covering Health & Safety topics; including Equality and Diversity; Fire Safety; Risk Assessment; Preventing Radicalisation; Data Security; Infection Control; Manual & Handling; Conflict Resolution; Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults; Safeguarding Children; Lone worker; Autism and Basic Life Support. This is an annual requirement.

This is an indepth course aimed to give the learner the skills and knowledge to assist with the care of a client who has had a colostomy. 

This course aims to give the learner the skills and knowledge to assist in the care of a client with a PEG. Covering conditions, hygiene, risks and complications.

Catheters are used to help when someone has difficulty urinating, this course aims to provide the learner with the knowledge on what may cause these difficulties, what their role will entail, infection control, equiptment, risks and complications associated with a catheter.

FAA Level 1 Award In Awareness Of Safeguarding (RQF) Face-to-Face Classroom: Half-day course Virtual Classroom: 2 sessions of 2 ½ hours For those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults Promotes awareness of safeguarding, enabling learners to identify problems and show where to report these to Course Contents: Safeguarding legislation and guidance Key safeguarding roles Different types of abuse Signs and indicators of abuse and neglect Actions to take when a safeguarding concern arises Benefits of this course: In 2018/2019, 415,050 concerns of abuse were raised In 2018/2019, there were nearly 400,000 children in need 52,300 children were subject to a child protection plan 63% of adult safeguarding concerns are for people over 65 1 in every 42 adults aged 85+ have required safeguarding enquires... Child abuse often goes unreported and unrecorded - till it is picked up on by someone who then does something about it. This Level 1 Safeguarding Awareness course gives people the knowledge to make a real difference to a person's life! This basic Safeguarding course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd. This means that you can be rest assured that your Level 1 in Safeguarding Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to protect the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our society. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/5635/2

Following attendance, candidates will be able to record an ECG correctly and start to develop interpretation skills. The course includes supervised practice in recording a 12 lead ECG.