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SUMMARY:Introduction to Phlebotomy - 21st October 2026 - Hosted by LDC
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Phlebotomy \n21st October 2026 – 09:30 to 13:00 \nTaunton Rugby Club\, Veritas Park\, Hyde Lane\, Taunton. TA2 8BU \nWith Learning and Development Centre Clinical Educator Julie Frost \nIn person training\, suitable for all Healthcare Professionals. \nPlease note that following this course it is expected that delegates will return to a suitable healthcare setting and complete a competency document under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.  The certificate of attendance at this training session and the completed competency document together evidence proficiency in phlebotomy.  \nCourse Aim: \n\nTo understand how to perform venepuncture safely and effectively.\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n•       Define venepuncture. \n•       Identify suitable veins for venepuncture. \n•       Explore the problems in identifying suitable veins for venepuncture. \n•       Identify complications. \n•       Demonstrate health and safety awareness. \n•       Anatomy and physiology of the arm. \n•       Demonstrate understanding  of the appropriate  equipment required \n•       Perform venepuncture safety under stimulated conditions \n•       Describe infection prevention measures \n•       Identify the action required in the event of a needle stick injury \n\nEffectively communicate with patients\n\nIf you no longer require your place on this course place cancel it so that there is availability for other delegates.  To cancel a booking please log into your Learning and Development Centre account and navigate to the Courses page.  \nIf you have any questions please contact the team at ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/introduction-to-phlebotomy-21st-october-2026-hosted-by-ldc
LOCATION:Taunton Rugby Club\, Veritas Park\, Hyde Lane\, Bathpool\, Taunton\, TA2 8BU
CATEGORIES:Clinical Skills Courses,Phlebotomy/Pernicious Anaemia Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning and Development Centre":MAILTO:ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
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SUMMARY:Cervical Sample Taker Training: Somerset - November 2026 - Hosted by LDC
DESCRIPTION:Cervical Sample Taker Training: Somerset – November 2026\nWith Clinical Educator Pauline Bird. \n  \nPLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING\nTRAINEES MUST LIAISE WITH THEIR PRACTICE MANAGER AND MENTOR IN PRACTICE BEFORE BOOKING A PLACE ON THIS PROGRAMME. \nThis course is only suitable for Registered Practitioners that hold a current\, valid PIN.  \nSESSION ONE \nRequired Attendance – Mentor Introduction – Mandatory Virtual Training for Mentors of Trainees \nWednesday 4th November 2026 – 09:15 to 10:00 – hosted in Zoom \nA Mentor for each Trainee must be nominated and available to attend the virtual Mentor Introduction. This must take place before the Trainee can undertake any of the practical elements of the Cervical Sample Taker Training programme.  \nMentors of Trainees must hold a valid PIN and have undertaken a Sample Taking Foundation or Update course within the last 3 years.  For the full list of eligibility criteria please read the Mentor Guide \nInvitations to this session will be sent on receipt of the Mentor Information Form – this is sent in the first instance to the Trainee who will send it to the nominated professional in practice.  \nNOTE – Attendance at this session is MANDATORY unless certain criteria are met and Mentor absence is agreed in advance with the CSTT Administrator.  If an additional Mentor Introduction session is required to ensure full compliance with government guidelines\, a fee of £25 will be charged to cover administration and educator costs and facilitation. Provision of additional Mentor Introductions are at the discretion of the Learning and Development Centre and if no arrangements can be made within timescales Trainees may be deferred to a later programme.  \n  \nPLEASE ONLY MAKE A COURSE BOOKING IN THE NAME OF THE PERSON THAT WILL BE ATTENDING THE COURSE.   \nIf there are any queries about how to do this\, please contact shs.cervicalsampletakers1@nhs.net \n  \nTrainees must attend both sessions detailed below: \n  \nSESSION TWO \nRequired Attendance – Face to Face teaching session for Trainee Sample Takers  \nWednesday 11th November 2026 – 09:00 to 16:30 – Taunton Rugby Club\, Veritas Park\, Hyde Lane\, Taunton TA2 8BU \n  \nSESSION THREE \nRequired Attendance – Face to Face teaching and practical session for Trainee Sample Takers  \nWednesday 18th November 2026 – 09:00 to 16:30 – Taunton Rugby Club\, Veritas Park\, Hyde Lane\, Taunton TA2 8BU \n  \nThe aim of this course is to support Cervical Sample Taker Trainees to maintain high standards of sample taking in accordance with local and national standards. The guidance was updated in 2023 and our initial training sessions include the following: \n  \n\nThe NHS Cervical Screening Programme\nThe background to cervical screening\nOrganisation of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme\nEquality of access to cervical screening\nUnderstanding the test results\nAnatomy and physiology of the pelvic organs\nPractical aspects and professional responsibilities of taking cervical samples\n\n  \nTrainees will receive initial theory and practical training with our Clinical Educators before completing the rest of the programme by undertaking supported procedures in practice with their Mentor.  The whole programme can take up to 6 months to complete\, but can take as little as 6 weeks if there are sufficient appointments available to the Trainee. \n  \nLearning and Development Centre provides a detailed programme of work to follow\, a Training Portfolio and Training Handbook\, and professional support for Sample Taker Trainees and their Mentors throughout the programme. When the Trainee Sample Taker has completed the programme we allocate an independent External Assessor to liaise with the Trainee and complete a Final Clinical Assessment. \n  \nOur team consists of: \n– Julie Frost – Clinical Educator \n– Pauline Bird – Clinical Educator \n– Stephanie Hawkes – Cervical Sample Taker Training Administrator \n  \nPlease be aware that there is information required from Trainees\, Practice Managers and Mentors that must be submitted prior to the Trainee attending the first training session.  \n  \nA Mentor for each Trainee must be nominated and available to attend the virtual Mentor Introduction.  This is a requirement of the programme and Trainees cannot begin practical elements in practice if this has not been completed.  \n  \nIf there are any queries please contact us: shs.cervicalsampletakers1@nhs.net
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/cervical-sample-taker-training-somerset-november-2026-hosted-by-ldc
LOCATION:Taunton Rugby Club\, Veritas Park\, Hyde Lane\, Bathpool\, Taunton\, TA2 8BU
CATEGORIES:Clinical Skills Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning and Development Centre":MAILTO:ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
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