Clinical skills · CPD-certified · one practical day
Cannulation Training
Cannulate with confidence.
Learn to insert a cannula safely in one practical day at our Putney centre and leave with your Certificate of Completion the same day, on passing. Try the £99 Essentials morning first, or book the whole day.
For anyone with a phlebotomy qualification
Two ways to train
Choose how you want to train
One day at our Putney centre. Start with the morning, or take the whole day.
Part 1 · Morning
Essentials
09:30 – 13:00
Fixed price, online theory included.
Entry: a phlebotomy (venepuncture) qualification. We check your certificate.
- Core Theory: veins, cannula types, indications and safety
- Skills Lab: site preparation, insertion angle and technique on cannulation practice equipment with simulated skin and veins
- Live Demonstration of a cannulation by your trainer
- Certificate of Attendance, same day
- Online theory: the cannulation manual
Enjoying the session? You can upgrade to the Complete Course Day on the day, subject to availability: tell your trainer at lunch and stay for the afternoon.
Next dates
After you book, the office will contact you to arrange a suitable training date.
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Complete Course Day including Live Practice & Competency Assessment
09:30 – 17:30
Entry: a phlebotomy (venepuncture) qualification. We check your certificate.
- The whole course in one day: theory, Skills Lab and live demonstration, then supervised cannulation and your assessment
- Supervised cannulation on consenting adults in the afternoon
- Competency Assessment on the day
- Certificate of Completion on passing, CPD-accredited, 12 CPD hours, no expiry
- Online theory before the day: the cannulation manual
Next dates
After you book, the office will contact you to arrange a suitable training date.
Loading dates…Prices include VAT. Places are limited on every date. None of the dates suits you? Choose a flexible date: you book now and the office arranges your training date with you. Questions before you book? Call 020 8050 4353, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
Not sure yet?
Find out if it’s for you—for £99.
Interested in learning a new skill, but unsure whether to take the next step? Start with the Essentials morning. Spend a morning face-to-face with an experienced trainer, learn the theory, watch a live demonstration and try the techniques on training equipment. Ask the questions that matter to you and get practical insight from someone who does this work—before deciding whether to continue.
Enjoyed your Essentials morning? You can upgrade to the Complete Course Day on the day, subject to availability.
Your route to the Certificate of Completion
Student reviews
What our students say
I attended phlebotomy training on Saturday and it was amazing. I went there feeling really nervous and worried but I left confident and competent about phlebotomy and the venepuncture technique. The doctor was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time for practice and really boosted my confidence... Very glad that I ventured there as I received my certificates before I left.
Simona was an excellent professor during my phlebotomy course... She is very knowledgeable and helpful and helped us have more confidence during the course. The place is clean, easy to access and I highly recommend the phlebotomy course...
I do recommend this medical school from the bottom of my heart. All staff are friendly and willing to help you with all questions or queries you will have. Simona was great tutor for phlebotomy course, I did enjoyed those courses as she was going extra mile with all theory and practice.
The day
How your cannulation training day runs
- Core TheoryAnatomy of the veins, cannula types and gauges, indications and contraindications, infection control, sharps and normal fluid requirements.
- Skills LabPrepare the equipment and the site, learn the insertion angle and technique, then secure and flush, practising on mannequin arms.
- Live DemonstrationWatch your trainer perform a cannulation step by step, and ask anything as it happens.
- Live CannulationSupervised cannulation on consenting adults, from choosing the site to securing and flushing.
- Advanced Clinical KnowledgeDifficult access, infiltration, extravasation and haematoma, aftercare and documentation.
- Competency AssessmentYour trainer checks your knowledge and observes your practical technique.
- Debrief & CertificationA recap of the whole day, your feedback, and your Certificate of Completion on passing.
Every option includes the online cannulation manual to study before the day. A phlebotomy qualification is needed for both.
The syllabus
Cannulation training syllabus: what the day covers
- 01Anatomy of the veins and choosing the right site
- 02Cannula types, gauges and when to use each
- 03Indications, contraindications and normal fluid requirements
- 04Infection control, a clean field and sharps safety
- 05Inserting, securing and flushing a cannula
- 06Complications: infiltration, extravasation and haematoma, and what to do
- 07Aftercare, monitoring the site and documentation
- 08Supervised practice on consenting adults in the afternoon
Compare
The two options side by side
| Feature | Essentials | Complete Course Day including Live Practice & Competency Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| When | 09:30 – 13:00 | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| What you do | Theory, Skills Lab, live demonstration | Everything, including supervised cannulation and the assessment |
| Cannulate yourself | No, mannequin arms only | Yes, supervised |
| Certificate | Attendance | Completion on passing (CPD-accredited, 12 CPD hours) |
| Who can book | Phlebotomy certificate holders | Phlebotomy certificate holders |
| Best for | Finding out if it is for you | Most students, and staff sent by employers |
| Price | £99 | £330 |
| Book | Morning dates | Full day dates |
Is it for you?
Who takes this course
Open to anyone aged 18 or over who holds a phlebotomy (venepuncture) qualification.
Who it is for
- Phlebotomists adding the next clinical skill
- Nurses, nursing associates and healthcare assistants
- Doctors preparing for PLAB 2 and UK practice
- Practitioners moving into IV therapy, including vitamin infusions
- Clinics and agencies training their staff
Entry requirements
- Aged 18 or over
- A phlebotomy (venepuncture) qualification: we check your certificate
What you leave with
- Certificate of Completion on passing, CPD-accredited, 12 CPD hours, no expiry
- Confidence choosing a site, inserting, securing and flushing
- A route into IV therapy training
SampleYour certificate
What you receive
- Certificate of Completion from London Medical School, issued the same day, on passing
- Your name, the course title and your training date
- A unique certificate number that employers and insurers can check on our verification page
- No expiry, and a printed copy available for £25
Included
What the Complete Course Day covers
- The cannulation manual online
- One practical day in Putney, 09:30 to 17:30
- All consumables on the day
- Written test and practical assessment
- Certificate of Completion (PDF) on passing
- Support from our office before and after the course
Employers and agencies
Booking for staff or a team?
Book several people in one go: choose the number of people on the booking card, then enter each person’s details as you book. Each of them gets their own login. Or call us to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your own team.
Every certificate carries the learner’s name, the course, the date and a certificate number, which anyone can check on our certificate verification page.
Questions
Cannulation training: questions before you book
Do I need a phlebotomy qualification first?
Yes. Every option needs a phlebotomy (venepuncture) qualification, and we check your certificate before confirming your place. You can take Phlebotomy Training with us first.
What is the difference between the two options?
Essentials is the morning: theory, the Skills Lab and a live demonstration. The Complete Course Day is the whole day: the same morning, then Live Practice & Competency Assessment in the afternoon, and your Certificate of Completion on passing.
Will I cannulate a real person, and when?
Yes, with consent, in the afternoon. In the morning you practise on mannequin arms and watch your trainer perform a cannulation. Supervised cannulation on consenting adults happens in the afternoon.
How am I assessed?
In the afternoon your trainer checks your knowledge and observes your practical technique. Your Certificate of Completion is issued the same day, on passing.
What if I do not pass?
You get feedback from your trainer, and reassessment is available. Call 020 8050 4353 and the office will explain the options.
I am enjoying the morning. Can I stay for the afternoon?
Yes. You can upgrade to the Complete Course Day on the day, subject to availability. Tell your trainer at lunch.
What if none of the dates suit me?
Choose “Flexible date” in the date list. You book and pay now, and the office contacts you to arrange a suitable training date.
I am a registered nurse without a phlebotomy certificate. Can I book?
The entry requirement is a phlebotomy (venepuncture) qualification. If you take blood as part of your registered role, call 020 8050 4353 and the office will advise.
What certificate do I get, and does it expire?
Essentials: a Certificate of Attendance, the same day. The Complete Course Day: a Certificate of Completion from London Medical School, CPD-accredited, issued the same day on passing. It does not expire, and a printed copy is available for £25.
Is the online theory included, and when do I get it?
Yes, with both options: the online cannulation manual. Your booking confirmation email explains how to log in.
How do I pay, and can I spread the cost?
Online by card, or choose Klarna or PayPal at checkout to spread the cost. You can also pay by bank transfer, or by cash or card at the School.
Do discount codes work on both?
Codes apply to the Complete Course Day and are applied automatically at checkout. Essentials has a fixed price.
Can I book for staff or a group?
Yes. Choose the number of people on the booking card and book them all in one go; you enter each person’s details as you book, and each of them gets their own login. Or call 020 8050 4353 to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your team.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes with sleeves that roll above the elbow, closed shoes, and long hair tied back. Full details come with your booking confirmation.
How big is the group?
Small groups, so everyone gets hands-on time.
Where are you, and when are you open?
208 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TD, one minute from Putney rail station and five minutes from East Putney (District line). The office is open 10am to 5pm, seven days a week, on 020 8050 4353.
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Choose the morning or the whole day, or book with a flexible date and arrange it with the office.