Please note:
This course is offered at both the Kitchener-Doon campus and the Milton - Steeles Avenue location.
Course description
This course demonstrates best practices in intravenous insertion and venipuncture. Guidelines for vein selection, review of devices, infection control, insertion techniques and obtaining blood samples will be practiced in a lab setting. A focus will be placed on skills development, best practices, safety, accountability and documentation. This course may not provide sufficient clinical preparation to meet the requirements of all agencies; specific requirements must be obtained through the agency.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Feb. 22, 2025
Ends: Feb. 22, 2025
Ends: Feb. 23, 2025
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery