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IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy

In-Hospital Care

IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy

  • Intermediate
  • 1 day
  • Enquire for dates

Practical venous access and blood sampling, including infection control and management of complications.

CertificationEchelon certificate of completion / CPD certificate.

About this course

A practical course in venepuncture and peripheral IV cannulation for nurses, prehospital clinicians and healthcare practitioners adding or refreshing the skill within their scope of practice.

The emphasis is on safe technique, first-attempt success and complication management, with supervised practice on training arms and, where appropriate, peer practice.

What you will cover

  • Relevant anatomy and vein selection
  • Aseptic non-touch technique and infection control
  • Venepuncture - order of draw, sample handling
  • Peripheral IV cannulation and securement
  • Managing failed attempts, extravasation and phlebitis
  • Sharps safety and documentation

Who it is for

  • Healthcare professionals

How booking works

From choosing your date to your first day, here is what to expect.

  1. Choose your course and date

    Pick an upcoming date on this page and click Book this course. If no dates are showing yet, use Request dates & pricing and we will come back to you.

  2. Check out and pay

    Review your basket, add your details and pay securely online by card, or choose Invoiced by email and we will send you an invoice with payment details. All prices are in UAE dirhams (AED).

  3. Get your confirmation

    An order confirmation email arrives straight away with your receipt. It is your record that the booking has been made.

  4. Receive your joining instructions

    Once you are booked on, we email you a joining instructions pack. It has the full course details and any pre-course reading.

  5. Prepare

    Read through the joining instructions and complete any pre-course reading before the day, so you arrive ready to get the most from the course.

  6. Attend and complete

    Join us on the day. Your instructors take you through the course, and your joining instructions explain what to expect and what happens afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy?

Choose an upcoming date on this page and click Book this course. This adds the course to your basket. Then go to checkout, enter your details and pay. If no dates are listed, click Request dates & pricing or send us an enquiry and we will tell you when the next course runs.

How do I pay?

At checkout you can pay securely online by card. If you are booking for a company, you can instead choose Invoiced by email and we will send an invoice with payment details. You receive an order confirmation email with your receipt once the booking is made. Your card details are handled by our payment provider and are never stored by Echelon.

What currency do I pay in? Will my bank charge me extra?

All prices and payments are in UAE dirhams (AED), and we only charge the AED price shown. If your card was issued outside the UAE, your bank or card provider may convert the amount into your own currency at its own exchange rate and may add fees. We do not set or control those rates, so please take any questions about conversion or extra charges up with your bank.

What happens after I have booked?

You receive an order confirmation straight away. Once you are booked on, we send you a joining instructions email. It contains the full details of your course, along with any pre-course reading. Keep it, because it is your guide to attending. If it has not arrived, check your junk or spam folder first, then message us and we will resend it.

What is in the joining instructions email?

The full course details you need to attend, such as where and when to arrive, what the day involves, what to bring, and what to do before you come, together with any pre-course reading for your course. If anything is unclear after you have read it, contact us and we will help.

Is there pre-course reading, and do I need to do it?

Where your course has pre-course reading, it is included in your joining instructions email. Please complete it before you attend, as it helps you get the most from the day and keeps the course moving at a good pace.

How long is the course?

IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy runs for 1 day. Your joining instructions confirm the start and finish times for your date.

Where is the course held?

The venue and timings are confirmed for your date, shown next to the date where it is listed and set out in full in your joining instructions email. If you would like the course at your own site for a group, ask us and we will look at what is possible.

There are no dates showing. What should I do?

If you see Enquire for dates, the next course date is not published yet. Click Request dates & pricing to message us on WhatsApp, or send an enquiry. We will let you know when it runs and how to book.

Can I book for my team or for someone else?

Yes. For a group or a company booking, get in touch and we will set it up with you, including invoicing if you prefer. If you are booking for another person, tell us their name and email so their joining instructions reach them.

What if I need to change my date or cannot attend?

Please contact us as soon as you can, by WhatsApp on +971 50 140 5593 or by email at operations@echelonmedicalsolutions.com, and we will go through the options with you. Our terms set out how changes and cancellations work.

Who do I contact if I have a question?

Message us on WhatsApp on +971 50 140 5593 or email operations@echelonmedicalsolutions.com. A clinician reads every enquiry, and we usually reply within one working day.

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