Course Overview
This ONLINE course is designed for students of allied health training programs (such as Cardiac Sciences), allied health practitioners (such as LPNs) or individuals working under a healthcare professional. Prospective students who don't fit into one of these categories must contact the course instructor for permission to take the course. This course provides basic theory and procedure for performing simple venipuncture by syringe and needle, evacuated system and butterfly needle for the purpose of either blood collection or injection of a substance into the bloodstream. This ONLINE course includes graphics and video clips demonstrating equipment and procedures. Successful students will have the requisite knowledge but will not have sufficient practice and skill to be competent in basic venipuncture from this course alone. See Learning Outcomes for details. Following completion of the course, students who are not part of a program with clinical practicum may apply for recognition of clinical experience if they are already working in an environment where a qualified professional is able to supervise, assess and verify performed venipuncture procedures. Workshop: Students can register for an introductory one day hands-on workshop which is held after the online course ends. The workshop only prepares students for their clinical experience or practicum and not competency in Venipuncture. Due to safety concerns, students must successfully pass the online course in order to be able to attend the workshop. Registered students must abide by the BCIT Student Code of Conduct stated in the online course. For students able to attend the BCIT Campus laboratory workshop, register for the section (CRN) including BOTH the ONLINE course AND Laboratory workshop. For students at a distance, register for the online course only.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$134.50 - $436.55 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the theory and procedure for basic venipuncture for the purpose of either collecting a blood sample or injecting a substance into the bloodstream.
- Practice basic venipuncture under direct supervision by a qualified health care professional.
Students will have the requisite knowledge but will not have sufficient practice and skill to be competent in basic venipuncture from this course alone.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Basic Venipuncture for Allied Health Professionals (NMED 1117) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are three offerings of NMED 1117 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 28058
Dates
Apr 07 - May 27 Loading
- CRN 28058
- $134.50 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - May 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Izaaz Badshah
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course section is for students who require a course extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time only option. If you have re-registered for the purpose of doing the workshop, details regarding the Spring 2026 term workshop(s) are in the Learning Hub course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 54003
Dates
Apr 07 - May 26 Loading
- CRN 54003
- $427.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Izaaz Badshah
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an ONLINE internet delivery course. Access is through learn.bcit.ca or my.bcit.ca. This hybrid section includes a 4-hour, one-day laboratory workshop at the BCIT campus in addition to the 8 week online course and is intended for students who can physically attend this workshop at the Burnaby campus. The workshop for this section will be held on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 in the evening (approx. 5 pm start time). The workshop start and end times will be in the D2L course. If you live in or near the greater Vancouver area, you are strongly recommended to register in this section.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 58620
Dates
Apr 07 - May 27 Loading
- CRN 58620
- $427.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Izaaz Badshah
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an ONLINE internet delivery course. Access is through learn.bcit.ca or my.bcit.ca. This hybrid section includes a 4-hour, one-day laboratory workshop at the BCIT campus in addition to the 8 week online course and is intended for students who can physically attend this workshop at the Burnaby campus. The workshop for this section will be held on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 in the evening (approx 5 pm start time). The workshop start and end times will be in the Learning Hub course. If you live in or near the greater Vancouver area, you are strongly recommended to register in this section. A workshop may be cancelled due to low enrollment, in which case, students will be moved to the other workshop date/time.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of NMED 1117 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31876
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 20 Loading
- CRN 31876
- $263.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Oct 20 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Izaaz Badshah
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- You must have access to a computer and the internet to complete this course. This is a Guided Learning ONLINE course section.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 31877
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 29 Loading
- CRN 31877
- $137.48 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Oct 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Izaaz Badshah
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course section is for students who require a course extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time only option. If you have re-registered for the purpose of doing the workshop, details regarding the Fall 2025 term workshop(s) are in the Learning Hub course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 33183
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 28 Loading
- CRN 33183
- $436.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Izaaz Badshah
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This online section in Guided Learning format includes a 4-hour, one-day laboratory workshop at the BCIT campus in addition to the online course and is intended for students who can physically attend this workshop at the Burnaby campus. The workshop for this section will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 in the evening (5 pm approx start time). Students will be required to follow BCIT's safety protocols for labs in order to attend the workshop and details on this will be in the Learning Hub course, along with the workshop start and end times.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 36710
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 29 Loading
- CRN 36710
- $436.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Izaaz Badshah
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This online section in Guided Learning format includes a 4-hour, one-day laboratory workshop at the BCIT campus in addition to the online course and is intended for students who can physically attend this workshop at the Burnaby campus. The workshop for this section will be held on Thursday, October 29th, 2026. (5 pm approx start time). Students will be required to follow BCIT's safety protocols for labs in order to attend the workshop and details on this will be in the Learning Hub course, along with the workshop start and end times. A workshop may be cancelled due to low enrollment, in which case, students can move to the other workshop date/time.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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