Heathcare Services
IV Therapy Course for RNs
This comprehensive infusion therapy education and hand-on IV therapy training program is prepared for registered nurses with little or no experience in peripheral or central vascular infusion therapy and those who wish to advance their career in IV infusion therapy nurse. This IV therapy course prepare clinicians to manage patients receiving complex intravenous therapies in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, patients’ homes and other clinical settings.
Upon completion of this 20-hour IV infusion therapy course, attendees gain knowledge and skills to:
- Insert short peripheral IV catheters with minimal attempts
- Clinical guidelines and nursing management of diverse infusion therapies
- Use and manage peripheral catheters, midlines, PICC and all types of vascular access devices
- Access, de-access and manage implanted vascular access port (Port-a-Cath)
- De-clot PICC and other central vascular access devices (CVADs) with Cathflo Activase (alteplase)
- Remove midline, PICC and non-tunneled CVCs
- Documentation Guidelines
IV Certification for LPNs
Nursing scope of practice vary state by state. Certain states have specific guidelines for IV therapy training for LPNs often referred as IV certification for LPNs. Almost all states allow LPNs with education and training to perform certain intravenous therapy procedures as delegated by a registered nurse, physician or licensed independent practitioner.
This 2-day IV certification course for LPNs teaches insertion use and maintenance of short peripheral IV catheters and administration of fluids and medications through a peripheral IV catheter.
Please note: Multiple states allow LPNs with documented education and training to infuse through central vascular catheters (CVCs). *LPNs who works in jurisdictions that allow them to infuse through a central vascular catheter/central line may attend the 20-hour peripheral and central vascular infusion therapy course to learn use, care and management of central vascular access devices.
IV therapy education and training programs are often referred as IV certification program. LPNs shall follow the employer’s policy and procedures if a state board of nursing does not specify if an LPN can infuse through CVCs. Documented education is core focus.
IV Therapy – Medical & Dental Offices
This 8-hour IV therapy course teaches fundamentals of IV therapy in clinics, medical office and outpatient treatment centers. Up on completion of this IV certificate program, attendees learn to insert a peripheral IV catheter, prepare and initiate IV fluids, monitor the patient during the infusion, identify potential complications, discontinue and document the procedure. Attendees obtain a certificate of completion. Competency validation could be done at the facility according to the organization’s policy and procedures. This hands-on training is geared to licensed professionals and unlicensed assistive personnel.
This program is recommended for
- IV refresher program for nurses
- IV skill improvement
- IV certification for medical assistants
- IV program for dental assistants
- IV therapy training for paramedics and emergency medical personnel
- IV therapy course for radiology technologists