Peripheral IV Certification

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Get Your Peripheral IV Certification Certification Today

Grants are available for this course. Inquire at the school.

It has become evident that most LPNs and Associate Degree RNs are not thought how to start peripheral IVs in school. Such graduates usually lack this basic skill in order to function in their respective duties. This short course is therefore intended to assist such nurses to acquire this basic knowledge and be able to safely help their prospective clients with hydration and IV ABT. All it takes is only 3-4 days of training, and you will be “IV Certified”. Topics covered for this course include:

• Legal Issues
• Basic Anatomy & Physiology (Finding a Vein)
• Psychological needs of the IV Patient
• Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
• Infection Control and Safety specific to I.V. Therapy
• Step-by-step Guide to IV setup, Short peripheral insertion and Removal of Device.