This peripheral hands-on intravenous therapy training program meets the mandate set forth by most state boards of nursing for Intravenous Therapy Certification for LPNs. If your sate requires additional hours, it may be completed by a registered nurse at your place of employment. Institutions are required to provide competency validation according to the institution’s policy and procedures.

Who should attend?
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) requiring documented education and training often referred as IV Therapy Certification” for LPNs
New graduates entering the work force
Nursing students starting clinicals
Registered nurses (RNs) with little or no experience in intravenous therapy
Nurses returning to the heathcare , as a part of nursing refresher programs.
Program Outline
DAY 1: Lecture

Describe purpose and methods of infusion therapy
Review legal implications and delegation of IV therapy
Review fluids and electrolytes, and human homeostasis
Infection prevention guidelines as it applies to Peripheral IV Therapy
IV drip calculations and flow control devices
Preventing oversights during infusion therapy
Indications, side effects and patient assessment criteria for:
Antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal infusions
Intravenous hydration
Parenteral nutrition administration
High alert and inotropic medications
Cytotoxic infusion therapies
Biologics and immunotherapies

pH and osmolarity of infusates irritant and vesicant medications
Vascular access device selection criteria
Equipment selection and initiating peripheral IV therapy
Setting up primary and secondary lines, converting an IV to a saline lock
DAY 2

Venous anatomy and PIV catheter insertion site selection criteria
Methods to palpate and locate deep and healthy veins
Venipuncture, peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting technique
Measures to prevent and manage complications
Routine care and maintenance of peripheral infusion therapy
Short peripheral catheter removal
Documentation guidelines
Demonstration and practice session: Attendees palpate, locate, and identify veins on each other, and then practice PIV catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques on an advanced venipuncture training aid, under the supervision of an experienced IV nurse.
Post-test: Passing score 80%
Question and answer session
Program evaluation and awarding certificates
Criteria for Completion: Attendees must attend the entire 2-day session to obtain certificates of completion and CE contact hours

As recommended by the infusion nurses society, attending an organized training with demonstration and simulated practice sessions is the first step for RNs to obtain PICC insertion qualification and be a vascular access specialist.

Upon completion of this interactive hands-on training program, attendees learn PICC insertion and removal directives and may begin skill validation and competency assessment in a clinical setting according to the facility’s protocols.

Facilities may request customized on-site training and precepting. Conulting services are available to initiate PICC/Midline catheter insertion teams or enhance your existing team.
1-day training is available for licensed independent practitioners (physicians, nurses practitioners, and physician assistants).
For details, visit On-site services page or, Contact us to discuss your needs

Target Audience:
RNs with peripheral IV insertion skills and knowledge of central venous catheter care and maintenance
RNs who wish to advance PICC insertion proficiency and success rate
ASRT/ARRT certified Radiology Technologists (According to individual’s state scope of practice)
PLEASE NOTE: It is each attendee’s responsibility to be informed of their state’s professional regulations, scope of practice, and to practice according to their level of licensure and institutional policies and procedures.

Program Outline
Day 1

Define peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
Legal implications and PICC insertion qualification guidelines
Patient selection criteria for PICC and midline catheter
Equipment selection criteria
Venous anatomy as it applies to PICC insertion
CDC guidelines for central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) prevention
Routine care and maintenance of PICC
Prevention and management of complications
Documentation guidelines
Day 2

Fundamentals of sonography and ultrasound scanning
Methods to identify and differentiate blood vessels
Measuring for SVC tip location
Setting up maximum barrier precautions
Ultrasound guided modified Seldinger technique (MST)
Review measures to prevent and manage insertion related complications
PICC insertion MST techniques
Practice Session:

Attendees use an ultrasound to scan and locate veins each other, and then practice PICC insertion using a Blue Phantom Vein and Peter PICC mannequin.

Midline catheters provide reliable vascular access for patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA) who require 1-4 weeks of non-irritant antibiotics, IV hydration, or pain management.

Midlines avoid multiple needle sticks and have a history of reducing thrombosis and central line associated bloodstream infections.

This 8-hour workshop teaches clinicians to insert midline catheter with the accelerated Seldinger technique (AST). AST has an integrated design that reduces risk of contamination and promotes speed of insertion.

Who should attend this training program:

Registered nurses
LPNs, radiology, and respiratory technicians, if their scope of practice permits insertion and usage of midline catheter
ALL attendees must have excellent peripheral IV skills before attending this training
PLEASE NOTE: Attendees without excellent peripheral IV skills, knowledge of vesicant, irritant medications and hypertonic solutions must attend the IV refresher program prior to attending this training program.

On-Site Consultation and Training:

Facilities may request consulting and customized on-site training to establish midline insertion teams. Services include:

Review of current practice and recommendations
Consultation on equipment selection
On-site training
One-on-one precepting and skills validation
Program outline and content:

Define Midline catheter
Explanation of patient selection criteria
Venous anatomy and midline insertion site selection
Equipment selection
Identification of veins using an ultrasound
Explanation of midline catheter insertion techniques (AST)
Midline catheter flushing and dressing change protocols
Measures to prevent and manage possible complications
Removing midline catheters
Documentation guidelines

Attendees will practice midline insertion by AST technique with an ultrasound on an advanced venipuncture aid

Ultrasound guided peripheral catheter insertion technique is a vital skill for clinicians working in the acute care settings specifically in the ER, ICU, radiology, and pediatric units.

Infusion therapy standards of practice recommend visualization technology for location and identification of blood vessels, and local anesthesia to reduce pain and discomfort prior to each painful VAD puncture and for large-bore vascular access in the hand.

By attending this hands-on training program, attendees learn to visualize and determine depth and size of veins, administer local anesthesia and successfully insert peripheral catheters.

Target Audience
Registered nurses (RNs) with basic venipuncture and peripheral catheter insertion skills
Radiology technologists who are required to initiate peripheral IV catheters
Advance nurse practitioners, physician assistants and allied healthcare professionals with basic venipuncture and peripheral catheter insertion skills.
Objectives
Review peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques
Review fundamentals of sonography and identification of blood vessels
Locating peripheral catheter insertion site with an ultrasound
Illustrate administration of local anesthesia for deep and difficult veins
Brief methods to aseptically insert UGPIV catheter
Explain UGPIV catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques
Practice UGPIV catheter insertion technique
Practice session: Attendees locate and identify veins on each other with an ultrasound and then practice peripheral catheter insertion techniques on a Blue Phantom vein pad.

The focus of healthcare is now on cost, quality of care, and outcomes. Collaborating with home infusion therapy providers to manage patients with infusion therapies at home provides a pathway for home health agencies to enhance revenue.

It is vital for home health nurses to have the knowledge and skills to safely administer infusion therapies at home, prevent catheter related infections, and prevent re-hospitalizations to the best of their abilities. In addition to excellent knowledge of hi-tech infusion therapies, home infusion nurses require peripheral catheter insertion skills and the knowledge to manage all types of central vascular access devices (CVADs) while preventing vascular access and infusion therapy related complications.

This comprehensive Home Infusion Nursing Certificate Program is developed by home infusion therapy experts and geared towards nurses with little or no experience in home infusion therapy, as well as those who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in infusion therapy procedures. Attendees learn to collaborate with infusion providers, provide holistic care, manage patients with complex infusion therapies at home, care for midline catheters, PICC, port-a-caths, and all central vascular access devices (CVADs).

Who should attend?

RNs planning to enter the home infusion therapy field
Home health nurses wishing to advance their knowledge and skills in infusion therapy at home
Clinical managers and supervisors
Program Outline
Day 1
Legal implications and delegation of home infusion therapy

Describe coordination and initiation of infusion therapies at home

Fundamentals of ambulatory infusion pumps

Guidelines to administer irritant, vesicant medications, and hypertonic infusions

Vascular access device selection criteria

Management of infusion therapies at home:

IV anti-infective Therapies
Parenteral hydration
IV Pain management
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Biotherapies
Immunoglobulins: IV Ig & SC Ig
Inotropic medications
Cytotoxic medications
Day 2
Review catheter related blood stream infection prevention and assessment guidelines

Differences between midline, PICC, non-tunneled, tunneled, and implanted CVADs

Routine care and management of midline catheters, PICC, and other central venous access devices (CVADs):

Flushing and locking protocols
Site care and dressing change protocols
Accessing and de-accessing venous ports
Blood specimen collection through CVADs
Prevention and management of thrombotic occlusions
Removing PICC and non-tunneled CVCs
Documentation Guidelines

Medical and dental assistants (unlicensed assistive personnel / UAP) can place IVs as delegated by a physician / dentist, except those states where it is specifically prohibited. This course will prepare UAPs to prepare, initiate, monitor and discontinue IV fluids as delegated by a licensed independent practitioner or registered nurse.

However, documented education, training and competency validations are required prior to delegating IV therapy tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).

This 1-day hands-on training program is developed according to the regulations, infusion therapy standards of practice and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to prevent catheter related blood stream infection.

Certificate of completion and skills validation are provided for attendees who successfully complete the program. Competency assessment may be provided by the attendee’s facility, according to the facility’s policy and procedures.

PLEASE NOTE: Regulations for dental assistants, medical assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel performing IV procedures vary state by state. Please be aware of the medical and dental board regulations for your state.

According to the infusion therapy standards of practice, no tasks related to vascular access device insertion, care, maintenance and administration of any type of IV fluids shall be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP).

On-Site Consultation and Training:
We provide consultations, customized on-site training and precepting to initiate infusion therapy programs. We will research your state’s regulations, prepare infusion therapy policies and procedures and train your staff. Contact us to discuss your needs

Who should attend this training program?
Medical Assistants
Certified Dental Assistants
Respiratory technologists
Radiology technologists
Allied healthcare professionals who are required to insert, maintain and remove peripheral catheters as a part of their occupation
Objectives and Content:
Purpose and methods of intravenous (IV)therapy
Implications of IV therapy by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
Difference between peripheral catheters and central vascular access devices
Different types of IV fluids and indications
Peripheral IV catheter insertion site selection
Infection prevention guidelines as it applies to peripheral IV therapy
Equipment selection and setting up isotonic IV solution
Venipuncture and short peripheral catheter insertion technique
Prevention and management of complications
Documentation guidelines
Hands-on practice session
Practice Session:

Attendees will practice to locate and identify veins on each other and then practice peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques on an advanced venipuncture training aid.

As recommended by the infusion nurses society, attending an organized training with demonstration and simulated practice sessions is the first step for RNs to obtain PICC insertion qualification and be a vascular access specialist.

Upon completion of this interactive hands-on training program, attendees learn PICC insertion and removal directives and may begin skill validation and competency assessment in a clinical setting according to the facility’s protocols.

Facilities may request customized on-site training and precepting. Conulting services are available to initiate PICC/Midline catheter insertion teams or enhance your existing team.
1-day training is available for licensed independent practitioners (physicians, nurses practitioners, and physician assistants).
For details, visit On-site services page or, Contact us to discuss your needs

Target Audience:
RNs with peripheral IV insertion skills and knowledge of central venous catheter care and maintenance
RNs who wish to advance PICC insertion proficiency and success rate
ASRT/ARRT certified Radiology Technologists (According to individual’s state scope of practice)
PLEASE NOTE: It is each attendee’s responsibility to be informed of their state’s professional regulations, scope of practice, and to practice according to their level of licensure and institutional policies and procedures.

Program Outline

Day 1

Define peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
Legal implications and PICC insertion qualification guidelines
Patient selection criteria for PICC and midline catheter
Equipment selection criteria
Venous anatomy as it applies to PICC insertion
CDC guidelines for central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) prevention
Routine care and maintenance of PICC
Prevention and management of complications
Documentation guidelines

Day 2

Fundamentals of sonography and ultrasound scanning
Methods to identify and differentiate blood vessels
Measuring for SVC tip location
Setting up maximum barrier precautions
Ultrasound guided modified Seldinger technique (MST)
Review measures to prevent and manage insertion related complications
PICC insertion MST techniques
Practice Session:

Attendees use an ultrasound to scan and locate veins each other, and then practice PICC insertion using a Blue Phantom Vein and Peter PICC mannequin.

This hands-on training program enables healthcare workers to perform venipuncture and collect and process blood specimens for laboratory testing. During hands-on training, attendees practice venipuncture and specimen collection on an advanced venipuncture aid.

Who should attend this training program?
RNs and LPNs
New Graduates
Medical Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistants
Allied Healthcare professionals required to perform venipuncture and obtain blood specimen.

Objectives:
Describe venous anatomy and venipuncture site selection

Prepare the patient for venipuncture and specimen collection

Select equipment for venipuncture and specimen collection

Illustrate venipuncture and specimen collection technique

Explain the order of draw and specimen collection

Measures to prevent and manage complications

Documentation guidelines

Practice phlebotomy and specimen collection

This peripheral hands-on intravenous therapy training program meets the mandate set forth by most state boards of nursing for Intravenous Therapy Certification for LPNs. If your sate requires additional hours, it may be completed by a registered nurse at your place of employment. Institutions are required to provide competency validation according to the institution’s policy and procedures.

Who should attend?
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) requiring documented education and training often referred as IV Therapy Certification” for LPNs
New graduates entering the work force
Nursing students starting clinicals
Registered nurses (RNs) with little or no experience in intravenous therapy
Nurses returning to the heathcare , as a part of nursing refresher programs.
Program Outline

DAY 1: Lecture

Purpose and methods of infusion therapy
Legal implications of infusion therapy
Fluids, electrolytes, and homeostasis
Different types of IV fluids and their use
Irritant and vesicant medications and measures to prevent extravasations
IV therapy related infection control measures
IV drip calculations and flow control devices
Measures to prevent errors during IV medication administration
Overview of midline catheter, PICC, and central venous access devices
Vascular access device section criteria
Indications, side effects and patient assessment criteria for:
Antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal infusions
Intravenous hydration
Parenteral nutrition administration
High alert and inotropic medications
Cytotoxic infusion therapies
Biologics and immunotherapies

DAY 2

Setting up and initiating peripheral infusion and IV piggyback
IV push administration guidelines
Converting to saline lock and discounting peripheral IV line (PIV)
Venous anatomy and venipuncture site selection
Methods to palpate and locate healthy veins for catheter insertion
Peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting technique
Routine care and maintenance of peripheral IV therapy
Prevention and management of complications
Documentation guidelines
Demonstration and practice session: Attendees palpate, locate, and identify veins on each other, and then practice PIV catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques on an advanced venipuncture training aid, under the supervision of an experienced IV nurse.
Post-test: Passing score 80%
Question and answer session
Program evaluation and awarding certificates
Criteria for Completion: Attendees must attend the entire 2-day session to obtain certificates of completion and CE contact hours

Ultrasound guided peripheral catheter insertion technique is a vital skill for clinicians working in the acute care settings specifically in the ER, ICU, radiology, and pediatric units.

Infusion therapy standards of practice recommend visualization technology for location and identification of blood vessels, and local anesthesia to reduce pain and discomfort prior to each painful VAD puncture and for large-bore vascular access in the hand.

By attending this hands-on training program, attendees learn to visualize and determine depth and size of veins, administer local anesthesia and successfully insert peripheral catheters.

Target Audience
Registered nurses (RNs) with basic venipuncture and peripheral catheter insertion skills
Radiology technologists who are required to initiate peripheral IV catheters
Advance nurse practitioners, physician assistants and allied healthcare professionals with basic venipuncture and peripheral catheter insertion skills.
Objectives
Review peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques
Review fundamentals of sonography and identification of blood vessels
Locating peripheral catheter insertion site with an ultrasound
Illustrate administration of local anesthesia for deep and difficult veins
Brief methods to aseptically insert UGPIV catheter
Explain UGPIV catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques
Practice UGPIV catheter insertion technique
Practice session: Attendees locate and identify veins on each other with an ultrasound and then practice peripheral catheter insertion techniques on a Blue Phantom vein pad.