This course is delivered as part of the module Intravenous Therapy.

 
The core learning is to understand the facts and concepts associated with Blood Products (Transfusion Therapy).
Prerequisites
You will need to have read the ADHB Guidelines for Administration of Medications.
The course is mandatory for recent nurse recruits to ADHB and staff needing a refresher course on this subject. 

This course is delivered as part of the module Intravenous Therapy.

 
The core learning is to understand the facts and concepts associated with Blood Products (Transfusion Therapy).
Prerequisites
You will need to have read the ADHB Guidelines for Administration of Medications.
The course is mandatory for recent nurse recruits to ADHB and staff needing a refresher course on this subject. 

Whakaminenga | Who is this for: For people administering IV therapies at Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Takawā | Time: 1.5 hours

Course contact: Michelle Knox

Method: Blend of eLearning and Skill Validation

The programme comprises of two parts: a theory component (1.5 hours) and a practical skills validation (0.5 hours)

Technology:  Headphones or earbuds if completing eLearning in a shared workspace


Key contact: Martin Turberville Smith

Who this course is for: any kaimahi who will be responsible for validating the PIVC insertion practice of other kaimahi at Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Prerequisites: Venepuncture, Cannulation and Phlebotomy Programme

CPE Hours: 4

Repeated: This is a one-off workshop

Kia ora and welcome to the IV Therapies Skill Validation for Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board.

All Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board clinical staff expected to provide IV therapy must be assessed as competent within six weeks of starting in their clinical role. It is recommended that you complete the IV Therapies Theory course prior to this one, unless your manager/educator has agreed that you have sufficient clinical experience.


Successful completion of this course is evidence that you have been assessed as competent to administer IV therapy at Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board.


Kia ora, welcome to the Intravenous (IV) Therapy Programme for Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board. This programme is designed to ensure the safe practice of people administering IV therapies at Auckland DHB.


This course covers the theoretical aspects of IV therapy, and complements the IV Therapy Skill Validation course. 1.5 hours of CPE are awarded for completing this course.


To independently administer IV therapy at Auckland DHB, you must first have your skill validated in practice. This should be completed within six weeks of starting in a role that requires you to administer IV therapy.

Kia ora, welcome to the Venepuncture, Cannulation and Phlebotomy Programme for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. This programme is for all staff at Te Toka Tumai Auckland who perform peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation and/or phlebotomy as part of their clinical role.


The Venepuncture Theory provides 0.5 hours of CPE, the Cannulation Theory and Phelbotomy Theory courses each provide 1 hour of CPE, and the Skill Validations for Cannulation and for Phlebotomy each provide 30 minutes of CPE.

Kia ora, welcome to the Venepuncture Theory Course for Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board. This course is for all staff at Auckland DHB who perform peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation and/or phlebotomy as part of their clinical role.


This course outlines the theoretical knowledge and techniques necessary for attaining competency in peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation and/or phelbotomy. The term venepuncture in this context refers to the puncturing of a vein for either phlebotomy or peripheral IV cannulation.

  • The Venepuncture Theory course is worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time
  • The IV Cannulation Theory course is worth 1 hour of Professional Development time
  • The IV Cannulation Skill Validation course is worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time
  • The Phlebotomy Theory course is worth 1 hour of Professional Development time
  • The Phlebotomy Skill Validation course is worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time

Kia ora, welcome to the Cannulation Theory Course for Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board. This course is for all staff at Auckland DHB who perform peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation as part of their clinical role.

Independence in performing peripheral IV cannulation at Te Toka Tumai Auckland requires sequential completion of three courses:

  • Venepuncture Theory (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)
  • Cannulation Theory component (worth 1 hour of Professional Development time)
  • Cannulation Skill Validation component (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)

This course outlines the theoretical knowledge and techniques necessary for attaining competency in peripheral IV cannulation.

Kia ora, welcome to the Cannulation Skill Validation Course for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. This course is for all staff who perform peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation as part of their clinical role within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

Independence in performing peripheral IV cannulation at Te Toka Tumai Auckland requires sequential completion of three courses:

  • Venepuncture Theory (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)
  • Cannulation Theory component (worth 1 hour of Professional Development time)
  • Cannulation Skill Validation component (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)

This course is the final component of the online training and is necessary for independent PIV cannulation.

Kia ora, welcome to the Phlebotomy Theory Course for Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board. This course is for all staff at Auckland DHB who perform phlebotomy as part of their clinical role.

Independence in performing phlebotomy at Te Toka Tumai Auckland requires sequential completion of three courses:

  • Venepuncture theory (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)
  • Phlebotomy theory (worth 1 hour of Professional Development time)
  • Phlebotomy skill validation (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)

This course outlines the theoretical knowledge and techniques necessary for attaining competency in phelbotomy.

Kia ora, welcome to the Phlebotomy Skill Validation Course for Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health Board. This course is for all staff at Auckland DHB who perform phlebotomy as part of their clinical role.

Independence in performing phlebotomy at Te Toka Tumai Auckland requires sequential completion of three courses:

  • Venepuncture theory (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)
  • Phlebotomy theory (worth 1 hour of Professional Development time)
  • Phlebotomy skill validation (worth 30 minutes of Professional Development time)

This course is the final component of the online training and is necessary for independent practice in phelbotomy.