Peripheral I.V. Training Course (PICC)

HANDS-ON TRAINING with IV devices.

Training model available for hands on practice.

REASONABLE COURSE FEE

Accredited and Approved by
CA Board of Registered Nurses and AACN

Experienced Qualified Instructors

Superb training for: LPNs and RNs

This course is designed to provide participants with a basic but comprehensive knowledge to properly insert a peripheral IV catheter. Participant will receive in-depth venipuncture theory with multiple opportunities for hands-on participation to enhance the learning process. Locating veins by palpation and cannulation will be part of the practice. The Intravenous Nurse Society (INS) 2000 Standards of practice and guidelines will be incorporated into this program.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Anatomy and Physiology of the Vein
• Risk and Complications of IV therapy
• Introduction to Intravenous therapy
• Technical and clinical Implications of Intravenous therapy
• Fluids the Electrolytes Balance
• Commonly used I.V. devices and equipment
• Patient's assessment and psychosocial needs
• Discussion of parental nutrition
• Age specific infusion therapy
• Vascular cannulation skills and techniques
• Discussion of infection control in infusion therapy
• Pharmacology in infusion therapy
• Pharmacology in infusion therapy
• Legal implications in IV therapy
• Introduction to Central Line
• Quality Assurance
• Antineoplastic Therapy
• IV Therapy Exam and Evaluation