Peripheral Venepuncture for Upper Limbs
Overview
This course aims to impart basic knowledge on peripheral venepuncture for the upper limbs in collection of blood sample. It provides skill practice for participants to be assessed on manikin. It addresses the issues related to venepuncture and the blood sampling guidelines in accordance with organisational requirements.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the basic anatomy and physiology of the venous system and of the upper extremity used in venepuncture.
- Relate the standard precautions and practices with blood sample taking.
- Recognise and prepare the types of equipment/items and the documentary requirements for blood specimen collection.
- Discuss on the common issues related to blood taking procedure.
- Explain the considerations for choice of vein in blood taking.
- Perform blood taking in accordance with the standard precautions and organisational guidelines.
Course Outline
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the venous system and of the upper extremity used in venepuncture
- Standards Precautions
- Types of venepuncture equipment /safety
- Issues related to venepuncture
- Considerations for choice of vein
Target Audience
- Patient care services
- Enrolled nurses
- Registered nurses
Minimum Entry Requirement
- Obtained at least a C6 pass at N-Level in any 1 subject or equivalent; OR
- Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 4 (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Numeracy) and Level 3 (Writing)
Certification
- Letter of Participation
- Participants who meet the minimum attendance and pass the theory and simulated practical assessments will receive a “Letter of Participation” from HMI Institute
- Participants who meet the minimum attendance and pass the theory and simulated practical assessments will receive a “Letter of Participation” from HMI Institute
- Certificate of Completion
- Participants who meet the minimum attendance and pass the theory and simulated practical assessments
- Independently arrange and complete 30 blood takings in healthcare organizations
- Document each blood taking on the provided forms and submit them to HMI Institute
*While we don’t offer clinical placements at this time, participants can still achieve a Letter of Participation by fulfilling attendance and assessment criteria.
Certification
- Letter of Participation
- Participants who meet the minimum attendance and pass the theory and simulated practical assessments will receive a “Letter of Participation” from HMI Institute
- Participants who meet the minimum attendance and pass the theory and simulated practical assessments will receive a “Letter of Participation” from HMI Institute
- Certificate of Completion
- Participants who meet the minimum attendance and pass the theory and simulated practical assessments
- Independently arrange and complete 30 blood takings in healthcare organizations
- Document each blood taking on the provided forms and submit them to HMI Institute
Clinical Attachment (Optional)
Participants who need support in completing the 30 documented blood draws after the course, please contact Jean Ng at jean.ng@hmimedical.com with your course registration details to facilitate the arrangements.
- Attachment duration: 1 day
- Cost: $300.00 per participant
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Points
Healthcare professionals will be awarded 8 CPE Points upon completing this course.
For more information on CPE claims, please visit
Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)’s website.
Course Date
10 April 2023
24 April 2023
8 May 2023
15 May 2023
29 May 2023
5 June 2023
12 June 2023
26 June 2023
3 July 2023
10 July 2023
Course Time
9am to 6pm
Course Date & Registration
Course Duration
16 hours
Mode: blended
– Online learning: 8 hours and Face-to-face: 8 hours
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
Full Course Fee | $399.00 (before GST) |
After SSG Baseline Subsidy (50%) | $235.41 |
After Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (70%) | $155.61 |
SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
Above subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
UTAP Funding Available
NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support with the UTAP funding
* For more information on UTAP, please visit the NTUC website.
Enquiry
HMI Institute reserves the right to postpone or cancel the courses if minimum enrolment is not met.
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