This program is intended to provide
the participant with basic but comprehensive knowledge to properly
insert
a peripheral IV catheter. 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 Intravenous Nurse Society 2006 Standards of Practice and the CDC
2002
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 :
Due to the OSHA Occupational Exposure
and Bloodborne Pathogens Standards practicum for each seminar will be
on
a model.
Program Fee: $210.00
Contact
Hours:
9.7 - ANCC
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 (On Your Own)
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
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