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No, and be wary of anyone who says otherwise. Competency sign-off is granted by your own employer or university against their policy, after supervised practice on real patients. What we give you is the understanding to get there faster.
The principle is universal; the colours are not. Tube manufacturers and trusts vary, and some sites use different caps for the same additive. We teach the reasoning behind the order so you can apply it anywhere, then tell you to check your local policy, every time.
Yes. The PDF is delivered immediately after checkout. The lanyard cards are a physical product and are dispatched within two working days.
The Needle Academy Venepuncture Guide is £9.99 as an instant download. The lanyard card is £5.99. The technique video library is free.
Yes. The Guide includes cannulation basics, and the free video library covers siting, flashback, advancing and securing.
Yes. Get in touch with rough numbers and a delivery address and we'll come back with a price.
Digital downloads aren't refundable once accessed, which is why there's a free preview. Unopened cards can be returned within 14 days.