Phlebotomy & Autologous Whole Blood Injections for Podiatrists

Fri 10th Oct

9:00 - 17:00

Postgraduate Education Centre City Hospital, Nottingham, NG7 2UH.

Members: £495,

NON-Members: £595

Maximum 12 delegates

Enhance Your Clinical Skills – Phlebotomy & Autologous Whole Blood Injections for Podiatrists

Join us on 10th October at Nottingham University’s state-of-the-art cadaver lab for an intensive CPD course designed specifically for podiatrists. This hands-on training will equip you with essential phlebotomy skills and the knowledge to safely and effectively administer autologous whole blood injections for musculoskeletal conditions.

While PRP was once a go-to treatment for various conditions, legislative changes now restrict its use by podiatrists—despite its proven safety and effectiveness. However, autologous whole blood injections offer a safe and highly effective alternative, harnessing the body's own healing platelets. Although these injections cannot be used intra-articularly, they are excellent for treating conditions such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinopathy, ATFL sprains, patellar tendinitis and much more.

About the Course

✅ Gain theoretical and practical training in venepuncture and autologous whole blood therapy

✅ Learn best practices for safe and effective blood collection

✅ Master needle techniques for lower limb and foot injections

✅ Practice on phlebotomy arms (or real volunteers where available!)

✅ Train on cadaveric lower limb and foot specimens for realistic clinical application

✅ Earn CPD points to advance your professional development

Led by experienced clinicians, this course offers practical, evidence-based learning in a controlled environment, ensuring you leave with the confidence to integrate these advanced techniques into your practice.

Course Schedule

Morning Session – Venepuncture (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome & Introduction

9:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Phlebotomy Theory & Best Practice using syringe collection and vacutainers

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Coffee Break

10:50 AM – 12:30 PM | Practical Venepuncture Training

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch Break

Afternoon Session – Autologous Whole Blood Injections (1:15 PM – 5:00 PM)

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Introduction to Autologous Whole Blood Therapy

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Demonstration on Cadaver Parts: Achilles tendinopathy, ATFL microtrama, plantar fasciitis, medial collateral (knee).

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM | Comfort Break

2:50 PM – 4:45 PM | Hands-on Practical Session

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Q&A and Closing Remarks

Tutor

Gaynor Wooldridge is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.

Venue

This course is accredited by The Institute of Podiatrists.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Parking is available at the Education Centre from 8.30am on the day and is chargeable at £4 for the duration of the course.