IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals
This blended learning course is designed specifically for Radiographers & Technologists. It equips participants with the skills to perform effective IV cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals. Topics include vein and venous assessment, quality patient care and management—including complications and anaphylaxis—accurate tracer dose calculation, and procedures for managing radioactive spills. The course includes 2 hours of online theory followed by a one-day simulation training assessment, delivered either virtually or in person at The Christie’s clinical training centre.
Please note, if you have no prior experience of cannulating, please book onto an in-person simulation training assessment.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform effective IV Cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
- Describe how to perform vein and venous assessments.
- Develop awareness of quality patient care and management, including complications, anaphylaxis, and ongoing care.
- Describe how to accurately calculate tracer doses.
- Describe the process to effectively manage and clean up radioactive spills.
Select one of the options below to register for either the face to face or virtual training.
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Rachelle Wood
Rachelle, a qualified Operating Department Practitioner since 2010, joined The Christie as an Anaesthetics and Recovery Practitioner and later trained in chemotherapy. In 2022, she became a Senior Clinical Skills Trainer at the Christie School of Oncology. Since 2023, she has also served as a trainer/assessor for IV cannulation with the PET-CT Academy, leading workshops and assessments to ensure safe practice.
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Wendy Jennison
Wendy is the Lead Clinical Technologist and an educational content developer for the Academy. She combines her clinical expertise with a passion for education, creating high-quality learning materials to support professional development.
