Competency – More Than a Certificate - Phlebotomy, venepuncture, cannulation

At VeinTrain, competency isn’t just a piece of paper. It’s a whole process that combines:

• Knowledge – tested through online learning and assessments.
• Skills – practised on our simulators and in clinical areas.
• Attitude – applying research and best practice with patients.

This is exactly how the NMC (2018) describes competent practice.

Route to Competency

1. Learn – complete theory online or face to face.
2. Practise – supervised sessions using your VeinTrain simulator.
3. Assess – knowledge tests, OSCEs, and supervised practice records.
4. Sign-off – take your Competency Booklet to your clinical supervisor.

Our structured programme has been adopted by over 40 NHS Trusts and used by nearly 100,000 learners across the UK.

The Competency Booklet

Your passport to practice:

• Pocket-sized, simple, and robust.
• Records theory, supervisions, and final assessments.
• Recognised by supervisors across the NHS.
• Developed by leading IV therapy experts and trainers.

Why It Matters

• Research shows it can take 17 years for evidence to reach patients.
• Our structured approach closes that gap – ensuring safe, up-to-date, research-based practice.
• Competency means confidence: for you, your team, and your patients.

How Long Does It Take?

• Theory: 45–90 minutes.
• Supervisions: usually 10–30 sessions (sometimes more).
• Clinical independence: often 3 weeks for ward nurses, or up to 3 months with limited exposure.
• Some learners are ready the very next day thanks to our structured system.

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