Beginner to Advanced Aesthetic Therapy Package - Classroom

Key Facts:

COURSE 1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION COURSE (GPT008)

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 hours study time) +

CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)

Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning

Award Level: Level 3 (Advanced Level) - Ireland Level 5

CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)

Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)

Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)

Training Locations: Study online + Classroom

COURSE 2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 hours study time) +

CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)

Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning

Award Level: Level 4 (FDSc Level) - Ireland Level 6

CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)

Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)

Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)

Training Locations: Study online + Classroom

OCN Accredited at UK Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)

SUITABLE FOR:

- MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE (trainees and professionals)

- AESTHETIC THERAPISTS (all levels)

This Vaccination / Injection Course is a nurse or paramedic-led half-day session covering all essential theory and practical skill-sets required to deliver effective Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous injections / vaccinations.

PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M1 - Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction:
Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC.
IV Therapy and NMC guidelines.
M2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and
Contractual law in Healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your
Duty of Care.
M3 - Anatomy & Physiology:
Sites appropriate to IV cannulation. Hand vs. arm.
Advantages and disadvantages of relevant veins.
An overview of Homeostasis and Fluid Balance.
M4 - Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.
Bloodborne Pathogens and Work Practice Controls.
Standard Precautions. Waste Disposal. Needle-stick injuries.
M5 - Indications and Advantages:
When to cannulate, infusion types and benefits over
alternative infusion routes. Continuous and intermittent infusion.
Prophylactic use before procedures and in unstable patients.
Contraindications.
M6 - Equipment:
Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. How to select
appropriate size. Equipment overview for total procedure.
M7 - Vein Choice for Cannulation:
Correct vein selection. Which veins to avoid.
How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation.
M8 - Procedures:
Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation.
M8: Guide to Cannulation - revision
M8: Video - Recap with full procedure
M9 - Contraindications:
When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific health conditions.
M10 - Complications:
A detailed look at potential complications during and after
cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM:
1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
Classroom - registration and introductions.
Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration.
2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Overview and discussion.
3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC):
Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and “first choice” sites.
4 - Cannulae - selection and types:
A detailed look at different types of cannulas, respective benefits and attributes. Selectinng an appropriate pVAD.
5 - Complications:
Complications of pVAD insertion including examples of
infiltration, haematoma, extravasation and transfixation.
6 - VIP Score:
Understanding and using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score.
7 - Equipment - overview:
We take a look at all essential equipment required for PIVC.
8 - PRACTICAL SESSIONS:
Multiple practical sessions throughout the session.
9 - Fluids:
The importance of understanding fluids. Includes detailed overview of: maintenance fluids, Hartmann’s solution, Colloids (and risks), blood products.
10 - Infusion Rates:
Calculating infusion rates and drops per minute.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.

(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)

Vaccination/ Injection course itinerary

PART 1 - THEORY (online)

Delegates will fully understand the theory and will be able to demonstrate they can identify the correct patient, gain consent and safely administer a vaccine or injection, conforming to WHO and Skills for Health recommended standards.

M01 Course Overview and brief history

M02 Infection Protection Control

M03 Professionalism and Effective Communication

M04 Understanding injection procedures

M05 Why do we vaccinate?

M06 The immune system and how vaccines work. Vaccine types and composition.

M07 The National Vaccine Policy & Schedule

M08 Vaccine preventable diseases

M08A – Covid-19 Update

M09 Vaccines - understanding the reconstitution process

M10 Storage and Handling – understanding correct procedures and protocols

M11 Equipment – Syringes and Syringe Types, Needles and Needle Types, SDV (Single-Dose Vials), MDV (Multi-Dose Vials), Pre-Filled Syringes, Gloves and PPE.

M12 Vaccination sites, techniques and anatomical site selection

i) Intramuscular (IM) Injection

ii) Subcutaneous (SubCut) Injection

iii) Intradermal (ID) Injection

M13 Legal requirements, Consent and Standard Operating Procedures

M14 Adverse Reactions and Basic Life Support Guidance

M15 Record keeping & Documentation

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 - CLASSROOM (am, pm or evening sessions)

3 - 4 hours skill-set development with practical demonstrations and hands-on experience performing Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous Injections.