AIM OF COURSE: To increase understanding and knowledge in caring for clients that have Hickman/PiCC lines as part of their care.

TARGET GROUP: This course is aimed specifically at clinical staff who are required to manage the care of Hickman/PiCC lines as part of the client orientated care package.

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course participants will:

• Have increased their knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Have the skills to manage care of Hickman/PiCC lines
• Have an increased understanding of Contra-indications of use
• Have discussed professional/legal aspects of line care

VENUE: Training Centre, St Martin's Hospital

LENGTH OF COURSE: 2:00pm – 4:30pm

DATES: Friday, 3 October

TRAINER/FACILITATOR: Caroline Gilleece, Clinical Manager, Oncology & Haematology, RUH

Links to KSF Dimensions: Core 3 – Level 1, HWB 5 – Level 2 & HWB 7 – Level 1