IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals for Experienced Cannulators
This course takes a blended learning approach that combines a theory component on our e-learning platform with attending a face-to-face simulation training assessment. You can attend the face-to-face simulation training assessment either in person at The Christie in our state-of-the-art clinical training centre, or virtually.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop the necessary skills to effectively perform IV Cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
- Discuss vein and venous assessments.
- Develop an awareness of quality patient care and management, including complications, anaphylaxis, and ongoing care.
- Develop the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and clean up radioactive spills.
Please note:Â To mark this course as complete on your Learning Dashboard and access your certificate of completion, you must finish all learning modules and submit the course evaluation.
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Mary Gbongay
Mary qualified as a radiographer in 2007 and went on to become a nuclear medicine technologist in 2016, following her move from the Christie radiology department in 2015. She went on to lead the PET-CT department for three years, where she also contributed to the PET-CT Academy and developed in-house training programmes. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mary completed her master’s degree in neuroimaging research at the University of Edinburgh. Alongside her role, she also works as a technical assessor for the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the government-appointed body responsible for assessing and accrediting organisations.
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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 Jennison is the Chief Technologist in Nuclear Medicine at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, where she leads the management, training, and professional development of her team. With a career spanning over three decades, Wendy brings deep expertise in PET-CT and SPECT-CT imaging, as well as the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. She holds an MSc in Nuclear Medicine from Salford University and has contributed to the MSc/PGDip Nuclear Medicine Imaging course as a lecturer and course team member, sharing her passion for high standards and professional excellence in clinical practice.
