Peripheral  Access  Device  Program

The participant will receive in-depth peripheral access device theory with multiple opportunities for hands-on participation to enhance the learning process. 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 and documentation. Participants will be required to pass a post test with a score of 80 and return demonstrate vein identification on partners and insertion of safety IV catheters on models. There are no real or perceived conflicts of interest related to the program content or the faculty.
 

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.

Program Fee:    $299.00

Contact Hours:        8.0
An application for contact hours has been submitted to PA State Nurses Association.
 

Course Content
 

    7:30 AM                       Registration

    8:00                             Venous Anatomy
                                                Bioflim / Slime
                                                Virchows Triad

    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
                                                Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
                                                Compartment Syndrome

    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 Demonstration

    2:45                             Simulation of Procedure on Partners

    3:45                       BREAK

    4:00                             Individualized Skill Validation on Models

    5:30 PM                     Post Test / Award of Certificate
 
 


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