Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation

Our peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform cannulation in a clinical setting. This highly interactive IV cannulation course is designed to provide health professionals such as nurses, pathology or radiology staff with the knowledge and skills to undertake peripheral cannula insertion to promote the best practice outcomes for patient care. It is expected students are currently exposed to cannulation in performing their roles. Students will have the opportunity for practice and assessment on an IV cannulation training 'model' arm.

Locate potential intravenous cannulation sites
Locate and assemble equipment for IV cannulation
Demonstrate an intravenous cannulation on a demonstration arm
Apply infection control guidelines

4 hours face-to-face training and assessment

Statement of Completion

1 year

Your trainer will be a nurse or a paramedic - there can be no better trainer than one who has "lived" the experience. As a trusted health professional, they will teach the 'why' of first aid and are committed to you leaving your course with confidence and competence.

Some topics covered in this training course: