Certified Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training Program

Enroll in our comprehensive Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training Course designed to equip healthcare professionals and students with critical workplace safety training. Learn essential techniques for Phlebotomy and I.V Cannulation, ensuring safe and effective medical practices. Join us and advance your skills with expert-led instruction and hands-on experience.

 

Now open to GP Practice Assistants

Under the new "GP Practice Assistant" scheme released by the HSE, non healthcare workers can now work as a GP practice Assistants carrying out some approved in house clinical skills. You do not need a healthcare qualification to work as a GP Practice Assistant. 

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This N.M.B.I approved Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training Course is aimed at people working or studying in health care. During the course students learn both Phlebotomy and I.V Cannulation. These two life saving skills are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in healthcare settings. To perform these procedures well and to a safe standard, it requires staff to have training to be competent in these areas. The course is delivered by registered practitioners. This NMBI approved course is recognised and accepted by medical insurance companies. All skill monitoring is carried out on the day by a Doctor. More information and answered common questions can be read on our blog here around Phlebotomy & IV Cannulation training in Ireland.

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Next Public Course Training Dates​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Course Provider: E.R Training

Brookfield Health Science Complex

College Road, Cork ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Saturday 29th November 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

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Sunday 30th November 2025 Cork 100€ Deposit secured here

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Saturday 6th December 2025 : Course Full

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Entry Criteria:

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• Healthcare Workers / Students (Or Waiting For Registration)

• Doctors & Nurses (Dental etc)

• Healthcare Assistants

• EMT / Paramedics

• Aesthetics

• GP Practice Assistants. ​​​​​​​​​

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(People with need for training in Phlebotomy or IV Cannulation, and if unsure please contact us)

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Course Duration: 1 Day - 9.15am - 2.30pm

(Please note Registration is 9am)

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Final balance of 150€ is paid on the day of the course at registration 

 

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Award: Certificate approved Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland 6 CEUs

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Course Cost: 250€ 

 

 

Course Content:

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• Introduction

• Anatomy & Physiology 

• Indications for Phlebotomy 

• Practical Phlebotomy Sites & Selection 

• Complicated Access With Practical Methods To Resolve

• Special Populations 

• Communication Skills & Consent

• Infection Control 

• Blood Draw Techniques & Complications

• Break

• Practical Equipment Selection & Preparation 

• Practical Management & Storage of Blood Samples

• Laboratory Control & Handling Discussion 

• Practical Vacuette Collection System 

• Practical SARSTEDT Monovette Collection System

• Practical Butterfly Collection System 

• Practical Taking of Blood Samples & Sharp Management

• Lunch 

• Indications For I.V Cannulation

• B Braun Introcan 3 IV Catheter

• B Braun Vasofix IV Catheters 

• BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter

• Practical I.V Cannulation Techniques & Complications

• Practical I.V Cannulation

• Tegaderm IV Securement Dressings 

• IV Catheter Flush

• Further Practical Phlebotomy & I.V Cannulation Training

• Open Discussions

• Close 
   

 I.V Infusion & Medication Administration Course Can Be Viewed Here

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Please note: You are not required to complete additional practicals at the end of the course to be signed off as we have Doctor present on the day.

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