PHSU146 - IV Basics
This interactive online course focuses on general IV therapy concepts. In addition, extra information is added for providing infusion therapy for the home infusion and pediatric patient. The course is designed to provide practical information and tools for the hands-on clinical nurse. Topics include:
- Common IV therapies
- Basic venous anatomy
- Peripheral venous access devices (short peripheral catheters, midline catheters)
- Central venous access devices (PICC, tunneled catheters, non-tunneled catheters, implanted ports)
- IV delivery methods
- Catheter assessment and maintenance
- Complications and troubleshooting strategies based on Infusion Nursing Society (INC) Standards of Practice.
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient scenarios
An optional, in-classroom lab for hands-on time is available at Pediatric Home Service in Roseville, MN. You must enroll in the lab if you want to attend. Select this link for more information.
3.7 contact hours will be awarded to online class participants.
Criteria for successful completion to receive 3.7 contact hours
- Completion of all course modules
- Achieving a passing score of 85% on post-test
- Completion and submission of an evaluation form
No one with the ability to control the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Iowa Board of Nursing for 3.7 contact hours Iowa BON #335. Activity Number 2024-0000001517.
Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to
- Identify common intravenous therapies, indications for therapy, methods of delivery, and infusion equipment.
- Identify the different types of peripheral venous access devices and the appropriate use of each type of device.
- Identify the different types of central venous access devices and the appropriate use of each type of device.
- Discuss different IV equipment and supplies and their appropriate use.
- Perform an assessment on a central venous access device.
- Demonstrate a dressing change, a needleless connector change, and flushing procedure on a central venous access device.
- Identify complications and troubleshooting strategies related to peripheral and central venous access devices.
- Discuss what to teach a caregiver about in-home IV therapy and how to determine their understanding and competency in performing the skills taught.
Course authors: Jean Stumpf, BSN, CRNI and Melissa Nuanez, RN, CRNI
For the best learner experience, we recommend viewing this course on any desktop or laptop computer. The course may not display well when taken with an iPad, some mobile phones, or an Android tablet.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties or have questions about your online course, please email vgmeducation@vgm.com. We will respond to your email within one business day. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central/Standard time.
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