Clinical Nursing Skills: Prescribing, Phlebotomy & Catheterisation
Course Overview
The Clinical Nursing Skills: Prescribing, Phlebotomy & Catheterisation course is a comprehensive and practical programme designed to build confidence, competence, and clinical excellence in modern nursing practice. This course equips learners with essential hands-on nursing skills, ethical awareness, and patient-care expertise required to work effectively across diverse healthcare settings in the UK.
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
Real-World Benefits
This course enables learners to confidently apply safe medication practices, infection prevention, effective communication, and patient-centred care, helping them support clinical teams, improve patient outcomes, and meet professional standards in hospitals, clinics, care homes, and community healthcare environments.
Description
The Clinical Nursing Skills: Prescribing, Phlebotomy & Catheterisation course provides a strong foundation in core nursing principles, professional standards, and ethical practice. Beginning with an introduction to nursing and healthcare environments, the course progresses through legal responsibilities, communication skills, health and safety, hygiene, infection control, and asepsis. Learners gain vital clinical knowledge in medication administration, immune system support, pain management, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, mobility care, elimination assistance, oxygenation, and patient comfort. This structured learning pathway prepares students to safely support prescribing processes, phlebotomy awareness, catheterisation care, and overall patient wellbeing.
Learning Outcomes of this course:
- Understand professional, legal, and ethical nursing standards
- Apply effective communication in patient care
- Maintain infection control, hygiene, and aseptic techniques
- Safely support medication administration and prescribing processes
- Manage pain, nutrition, fluids, mobility, and oxygenation
- Provide high-quality patient-centred clinical support
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring nurses and healthcare assistants
- Existing healthcare support workers seeking skill enhancement
- Individuals planning a career in clinical or hospital settings
- Students interested in phlebotomy, prescribing support, and catheter care
- Professionals returning to healthcare or changing roles within nursing
Courses You will Receive with This Clinical Nursing Skills Bundle
1 QLS endorsed course that will make your armoury of expertise heavier
01. Clinical Nursing Skills: Prescribing, Phlebotomy & Catheterisation
3 additional CPD accredited courses that will give you an edge over your competitors—
01. Nurse Prescribing Diploma
02. Phlebotomy & Blood Collection Procedure
03. Clinical Training for Nurses and Carers – Catheterisation
Requirements
No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience required!
This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is
- No prior nursing qualification required
- Interest in healthcare and patient care
- Basic English communication and comprehension skills
- Access to a computer or smart device with internet
- Willingness to learn clinical best practices and safety standards
- Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with UK healthcare standards
- Flexible online learning to fit around work and life
- Clear, structured modules designed for practical understanding
- Ideal for both beginners and healthcare professionals
- Affordable education with a focus on career progression
- Trusted UK-based training provider with learner support
Career Path
Upon completing the Clinical Nursing Skills: Prescribing, Phlebotomy & Catheterisation, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Here are some potential career paths:
- Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker – £20,000 to £26,000 per year
- Clinical Support Worker – £21,000 to £28,000 per year
- Nursing Associate – £24,000 to £30,000 per year
- Assistant Practitioner – £25,000 to £32,000 per year
- Phlebotomy Support Roles – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
- Progression to Registered Nurse (with further qualifications) – £28,000 to £45,000+ per year
Course Curriculum
| Nursing | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Nursing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Working in Different Healthcare Settings | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: Legal, Standards and Professional Aspects of Ethical Practice: Part – 1 | 00:50:00 | ||
| Module 4: Legal, Standards and Professional Aspects of Ethical Practice: Part – 2 | 00:48:00 | ||
| Module 5: Effective Communication in Nursing | 00:47:00 | ||
| Module 6: Health and Safety in Nursing | 00:47:00 | ||
| Module 7: Hygiene in Nursing | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 8: Infection Control | 00:57:00 | ||
| Module 9: Asepsis in Nursing | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 10: Medication Administration in Nursing | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 11: Understanding the Immune System in Nursing | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 12: Rest and Sleep Management in Nursing | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 13: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients in Nursing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 14: Pain Management for Nurses | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 15: Nutrition in Nursing | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 16: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 17: Assisting with Elimination | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 18: Oxygenation in Nursing | 00:28:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Nursing | 3 weeks, 4 days | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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