Clinical skills study day for Health Care Assistants and Primary Care Practice Assistant apprentices
The WellSouth Nurse Education team are offering skills training for Health Care Assistants (HCA’s) working in primary care. This opportunity is open to both those on the PCPA (Primary Care Practice Assistant) pilot and other HCA’s working in primary care. This skills day will be free of charge with morning tea and lunch provided.
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Oct 09Thu 9:45 AM - Thu 3:00 PM Cromwell Clinical skills study day for Health Care Assistants and Primary Care Practice Assistant apprentices
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Oct 15Wed 9:45 AM - Wed 3:00 PM Dunedin Clinical skills study day for Health Care Assistants and Primary Care Practice Assistant apprentices
- Free
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Oct 16Thu 9:45 AM - Thu 3:00 PM Invercargill Clinical skills study day for Health Care Assistants and Primary Care Practice Assistant apprentices
- Free
Description
This final skills workshop for 2025 includes the task delegation process, simple wound care, and removal of sutures in the morning and a practical venepuncture session in the afternoon.
The wound care session will cover how to clean a wound before removing interrupted sutures and applying a dry dressing. All wounds require clinical assessment by a registered health care professional. HCAs/ PCPAs should only be applying dressings or removing sutures if deemed competent by, and under the supervision of, a health care professional.
The venepuncture practical training is open to HCAs/ PCPAs who have successfully completed a compulsory theory module. Please note that attendance at this training does not ensure competence or result in certification. HCAs/PCPAs will be required to demonstrate competence in the workplace and have approval from their employer prior to routinely performing venepuncture.
Attendance Options:
This event is delivered in two sessions: morning and afternoon. Participants may choose to attend either session or both. Please ensure you select the appropriate option at the time of registration.
- Morning Session: Covers task delegation processes, simple wound care, and suture removal. Capacity is limited to 15 participants.
- Afternoon Session: Focuses on practical venepuncture. Capacity is limited to 12 participants.
Mandatory pre-work (for afternoon session only):
If you plan to attend the afternoon session, please ensure that you complete the required theory component beforehand.
Venepuncture theory module: https://healthcareassistant.elearn.wellsouth.org.nz
Please allow 24hours for your account to be activated after initial sign up.
Once activated search for ‘venepuncture’
Lunch (12-12:30pm):
Lunch will be offered at no cost. Please indicate any dietary requirement at the time of registration.
Topics: Delegation, Wound care and removal of Sutures, Phlebotomy (practical)
Presenters: Louise McIntosh, Andie Lowry, Nicky McNaught
