Venipuncture / IV Insertion

This is a 2 day course that is designed to train nurses, medical and EMTs to perform duties which include blood draw, storing blood and blood components, venipuncture, and basic processing.

This is not a phlebotomy course. Students will learn the circulatory system and its functions and pathology of diseases, law and ethics, critical policies and procedures including universal precautions, infection control, OSHA guidelines and how they apply to IV insertion and blood drawing.

This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of IV therapy practice. All interested healthcare providers are allowed enrollment but must stay within their scope of practice according to law.

The 30 Hrs IV course is achieved via 15 hours of home pre-study and two classroom sessions 7.5 hours of classroom time. Participant will receive hands-on practice with our IV simulation manikins. Topics include: infection control, central line use, fluids, electrolytes, blood, plasma, albumin, TPN therapy, assessment and care. Medication math formulas and dosage calculations are also discussed. The hands-on lab sessions are conducted with an instructor for the peripheral IV insertion.

Our instructors utilize the latest is Audio-Visual technology and our programs are stress-free. We look forward to seeing you in this excellent program. Please take the time to look at all our other courses we provide.