Intravenous   Venipuncture   Certification

This program is intended to provide the participant with comprehensive knowledge to properly insert a peripheral IV catheter, assess the IV site for early signs of complications and to properly document the assessment and procedure. The participant will receive in-depth venipuncture theory with multiple opportunities for hands-on participation to enhance the learning process. Locating veins by palpation will be part of the practicum. The Infusion Nurse Society (INS) 2011 Standards of Practice and the CDC 2011 Intravascular Guidelines will be incorporated into this program. This program details venous anatomy and physiology, vein identification, criteria for vein selection, device and gauge selection, complications, legal aspects, documentation, and the venipuncture procedure using a safety IV catheter.

SPECIAL NOTE :
This is not a blood drawing program.
Due to the OSHA Occupational Exposure and Bloodborne Pathogens Standards practicum for each seminar will be on a model.
 
 

Special Information for the October 21, 2013 Seminar is listed at end of this page !!!
Early Bird Special: $250.00 !!! These checks must be received by September 30, 2013
 
 

Program Fee:    $299.00

 
Contact Hours:   8.0
 

Course Content
 

    7:30 AM                       Registration

    8:00                             Venous Anatomy

    8:30                             Vein Location
                                               Cephalic Veins
                                               Basilic Veins

    9:00                             Vein Identification
                                                Vein Assessment Practicum on Partners
                                                Palpation Techniques
                                                Visualization Techniques

    9:30                            Superficial Arteries / Nerves of the Forearm

    10:00                     BREAK

    10:15                           Criteria for Vein Selection

    11:00                           Selecting Peripheral Access Device & Gauge

    11:15                           Complications of Intravenous Therapy
                                                  Infiltration  Phlebitis  Extravasation

    12:15 PM                    LUNCH

    1:15                             Legal Aspects
                                                   Malpractice Insurance  Documentation

    2:00                             Insertion Procedure on Models

    3:45                       BREAK

    4:00                             Individualized Skill Validation

    5:30 PM                     Award of Certificate
 
 

Special Information for the October 21, 2013 Seminar:
Location:  Shriners Hospital - 3551 North Broad Street - Philadelphia, PA 19140
Payment Information: The seminar fee is $299.00 which includes a continential
breakfast and lunch but NOT PARKING. Payment by cash, check or money order
NO credit or debit cards will be accepted. Checks made payable to Perivascular
Nurse Consultants must be received by October 4, 2013
For more information or questions call us at 215-742-9833 or pncnurse@aol.com

  Download the Registration Form by clicking here !!!