Cannulation Course Sydney (Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation)

ANATE's cannulation course runs for 3 hours and is delivered face-to-face in a single session at our Revesby training centre.

Yes. The course is entirely face-to-face and includes hands-on simulation practice covering IV cannula insertion, vein assessment, equipment handling, aseptic technique, and complication management.

On successful completion of ANATE's cannulation course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTHPS009 Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation. Your employer may require additional workplace competency sign-off before independent practice is approved.

Completing the course gives you the training and Statement of Attainment needed to demonstrate competency. Most healthcare employers require additional supervised practice and workplace authorisation before a nurse or healthcare professional can perform cannulation independently. Check your employer's specific competency requirements before your course date.

Yes. Overseas-trained nurses and healthcare professionals working in Australia are welcome to enrol, provided they hold current AHPRA registration and cannulation is within their scope of practice in their clinical role.

IV cannulation is not mandatory for every nursing role. However, many hospitals and healthcare employers require staff performing IV therapy to hold a current competency in cannulation. Requirements vary by employer, state, and clinical setting.

There is no legislated expiry for cannulation competency in Australia. However, the industry standard is skills maintenance every two years, or as required by your employer's policy. Regular practice in a clinical setting also supports skill retention between formal training sessions.

Cannulation requires practice and confidence, but most healthcare professionals find it manageable with proper training and supervision. ANATE's course is structured to build both skill and confidence through hands-on simulation, so participants leave the session feeling genuinely prepared rather than just having attended a lecture.

ANATE offers a nationally recognised cannulation course at our Revesby training centre in Sydney. The course covers HLTHPS009 Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation and is delivered entirely face-to-face, with online registration available.

In clinical practice, the three main types of vascular access are peripheral IV cannulation (short-term access through a peripheral vein), central venous cannulation (access through a central vein such as the subclavian or jugular), and intraosseous cannulation (access through bone marrow in emergency situations). ANATE's course focuses on peripheral IV cannulation, which is the most commonly performed type in general healthcare settings.