A one-day course
6 contact hours
All healthcare professionals (including and not limited to medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical doctors, and registered nurses) are welcomed to register.
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Description
This course presents all the core skills needed for the healthcare practitioner to become familiar with intravenous therapy. Please note there is no national certification for IV Therapy. Instruction includes a review of the circulatory system, fluid and electrolyte balance, insertion procedure, techniques for proper and successful catheter insertions, care, assessment and maintenance post catheter insertion, blood administration and covers a variety of venous access devices.
This course requires self-study and attendance at a 1/2 day, in-class session that will include demonstration, review, skills lab and testing. A self-study packet for your review should be downloaded and completed before you attend the course. That link will be emailed to you after you register and submit payment.