Who are these qualifications in venepuncture for?

The GA Awards in Clinical Health: Venepuncture are ideal qualifications for learners who are working in, or preparing to work in, a clinical healthcare environment. These qualifications enable learners to gain an understanding of the relevant theory, practical and professional requirements of conducting venepuncture procedures and subsequently gain competency in carrying out the venepuncture procedure in the workplace in line with relevant occupational guidelines and legislation. The GA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practice of Venepuncture covers: • the legal and professional role and responsibilities in venepuncture • anatomy and physiology relevant to the venepuncture procedure • the venepuncture procedure protocol and post-venepuncture procedure protocol The GA Level 3 Award in Clinical Health: Venepuncture covers the content of the GA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practice of Venepuncture, plus: • preparing to carry out the venepuncture procedure • carrying out the venepuncture procedure • carrying out post-venepuncture procedures