IV Therapy Certification for Health Care Professionals
Course description:
This class prepares students for initiating and/or maintaining common
intravenous therapies. Nursing assessments, documentation, and special
patient care are included. Although focus is on hospitalized patients,
knowledge can easily be transferred to the home health and field settings.
The course covers insertion techniques, administration of TPN, blood, blood
products, piggybacks, intermittent infusion sets, common IV drugs, Pediatric
start techniques ( including special pediatric equipment, site selection and
IV administration considerations). This course covers minimum competencies
for California IV certification and the regulations and scope of practice
rules.
Upon completion of this course the student will:
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Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin, four structures of a vein,
and locations of veins in the upper
extremities.
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Explain indications for intravenous therapy, advantages and disadvantages,
modes of administration.
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Explain homeostasis, the three major organs effecting homeostasis, and
functions of electrolytes.
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Calculate the correct volume and dosage for a prescribed IV medication dose.
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Describe signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions and nursing
interventions for local and systemic complications related to IV therapy.
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Explain the necessary reporting and documenting for adverse drug reactions.
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Define specific terms related to IV administration equipment.
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Demonstrate the placement of a IV catheter.
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Describe the procedures for administration of IV piggyback medication using
continuous flow tubing, peripheral well, and secondary line with primary
line established.
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Explain psychological factors and specific nursing approaches for emotional
support of the IV therapy.
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Describe principals of nursing care related to cultural, pediatric, and
geriatric considerations.
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State factors that determine the IV dressing site dressing change schedule
and describe the care of infusion site, and a peripheral well flush.
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Describe the specific elements of IV therapy
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documentation and accurate documentation of specific procedures.
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Describe specific procedures for laboratory check lists including care for
infusion site, piggyback administration, and discontinuance of IV infusion.
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Discuss the importance of communication skills in establishing a patient
relationship.
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Recognize developmental level and utilize developmental theory in planning,
implementing, and evaluating care of assigned patient.
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Recognize and utilize principals of safety when planning, implementing, and
evaluating care of assigned patient.
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Discuss the use of nursing process, techniques/learning theories when
incorporating informal health teaching in the health care setting.
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Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own actions as defined
by the California Nurse Practice Act, and Title 22.
The duration of this course is 24 hours of theory lecture and 6
hours of lab/practical hands on. Upon successful completion of this course,
and 3 successful IV starts, students (LVN’s ) will
receive a Certificate of Completion for Intravenous Therapy from the
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The BVNPT does not
certify unlicensed professionals in IV therapy.
Cost: $300.00.
2009 Schedule
February 3rd-19th 2009 Tuesday & Thursday from 6pm-10pm, 3 weeks
The duration of this course is 30 hours. This class is offered every other month.
No classes to be held
the month of December.
