Issued 27 July 2026
- Principles of peripheral intravenous cannulation. - Patient assessment, consent, and communication. - Anatomy and vein selection. - Infection prevention, hand hygiene, and aseptic technique. - Safe insertion, securing, flushing, and removal of cannulas. - Prevention and management of complications, including infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, and infection. - Syringe driver principles, indications, and device operation. - Safe preparation and administration of medications via syringe drivers. - Monitoring patients, troubleshooting alarms and equipment issues. - Accurate documentation, record keeping, and adherence to clinical governance, professional standards, and local policies.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: - Safely perform peripheral intravenous cannulation. - Apply infection prevention and aseptic techniques. - Assess patients and select appropriate veins and equipment. - Safely insert, secure, flush, and remove peripheral cannulas. - Recognise, prevent, and manage common cannulation complications. - Safely prepare, set up, and operate syringe drivers. - Monitor patients and identify potential complications. - Troubleshoot common syringe driver alarms and equipment issues. - Administer medications safely in line with local policies and professional standards. - Maintain accurate clinical documentation and demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care.
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