IV Cannulation, IO Access and Blood Collection

Content Warning: The IV, IO and Blood Collection course includes procedures that involve blood and imagery that some participants may find disturbing. Please take this into consideration when enrolling to attend this training.

Course Overview:
This advanced clinical skills course equips healthcare professionals with the practical expertise to establish, manage and maintain both intravenous (IV) and intraosseous (IO) access, and perform safe venous blood collection in a range of healthcare and emergency settings.
Delivered by experienced clinical trainers with extensive frontline experience, this blended program combines comprehensive online learning with immersive, simulation-based practice using high-fidelity clinical equipment. Participants will refine their aseptic technique, improve procedural confidence, and strengthen clinical decision-making around vascular access management.
Ideal for nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, recent graduates and other clinicians seeking to expand or refresh their vascular access and full IV, IO and blood collection competency.

What You Will Learn:
The course includes:
• Anatomical Assessment: Identify optimal vascular and intraosseous access sites and select the most appropriate access method.
• IV and IO Insertion: Perform intravenous and intraosseous device insertion using evidence-based, aseptic techniques.
• Equipment Selection: Choose and prepare the correct cannulas, IO needles, and blood collection materials based on patient and clinical needs.
• Venepuncture and Blood Collection: Conduct safe, accurate blood draws via venepuncture and through established IV/IO lines, minimising patient discomfort and ensuring specimen integrity.
• Complication Management: Recognise, prevent, and manage complications related to vascular access and blood sampling.
• Device Security and Maintenance: Secure, maintain, and troubleshoot IV and IO devices.
• Clinical Administration and Documentation: Safely administer fluids or medications and document procedures in line with best-practice standards.

For additional information please visit the Comprehensive IV,IO and Blood Collection Clinical Skills training page .

Certification:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Course Duration and Delivery:
• 7 hours of in-class training and 5 hours of online learning
• Delivered through face-to-face instruction and online learning

Physical Fitness:
A basic level of physical fitness is required, as the course includes floor-based activities. Reasonable adjustments are available.
Participants should also have adequate upper body mobility and dexterity (including movement of wrists, fingers and elbows) to perform cannulation and related procedures safely during practical training.
For support or adjustments, contact St John WA at 9334 1233 prior to enrolment.

Pre-requisites:
Participants must have an understanding of clinical terminology and healthcare practices.

This course is suited but not limited to:
• Enrolled or Registered Nurses
• Paramedics or Medics
• Certificate III or IV trained healthcare workers
• Recent Health Graduates

Participants should also have adequate upper body mobility and dexterity (including movement of wrists, fingers and elbows) to perform cannulation and related procedures safely during practical training.

Terms and Conditions:
For course booking terms, transfers, cancellations, student support, and accessibility information, visit our please training information page or contact the customer care team on 9334 1233.