In this course students will learn Basic Peripheral IV Therapy, Insertion and Standards of Practice. This is a continuing education course offered to nurses, nursing/medical students, EMT or any healthcare provider looking to refresh or learn more about Infusion Therapy. Our 12 hour IV Therapy Program is comprised 7 hours of didactic learning available through our Pedagogy Continuing Nurse Education Platform, which is then followed by a 4-hour hands on simulated IV Skills Lab. Participants must provide proof of healthcare profession. Nurses will be awarded 7 CE credits after completion of course.
Total cost of course is $350.
This is a hybrid course, part 1 will be taken online (7 hours) print your certificate and bring to class with you and we will begin the hands-on practice at one of the classes listed below.
***Please make your schedule available for the course date you signed up for, if you cancel your in-person course you will only have one opportunity (30 days) to reschedule to the next class. ***
This course has been designed to provide basic conceptual and operational knowledge to healthcare clinicians who have had limited exposure to infusion therapy principles and practice. As the science of infusion therapy advances and technology expands, it is imperative that all healthcare clinicians and nurses practicing infusion therapy remain current in their knowledge of infusion therapies, principles, techniques, equipment and the latest in infusion evidence-based practices.
For help finding the right IV education course(s) for the state in which you practice, see the State Boards of Nursing guide. This course alone does not fulfill what most state Boards of Nursing require for “IV education” or “IV certification” requirements.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- List specific measures that will protect against malpractice.
- Identify infusion related complications, causes and appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrate the correct calculation of an IV flow rate.
- Identify methods of infection control related to IV therapy.
- List the components of accurate and complete documentation of IV procedures and complications.
- Demonstrate IV and Infusion related procedures.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Legal Issues
- Regulatory Agencies and Governing Bodies
- Components of a Complete Physicians Order
- Legal Terms and Applications in Nursing
- Protective Measures for Guarding against Malpractice Lawsuits
Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology
- The Vascular System: Veins, Arteries and Bone Marrow
- The Three Layers of the Vessels and Their Function
- Differentiating Arteries from Veins
- Veins used in Peripheral Intravenous Therapy for Pediatrics and Adults
- Intraosseous
- Skin: Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 3: Psychological Needs of the IV Patient
- Age Specific Needs of Children
- Elderly Patient Needs
- Cultural Aspects
- Patients with Sensory Deficits
- Methods of Reducing Patient Anxiety
- Patient Teaching/Education
Chapter 4: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Water: The Primary Fluid of the Body
- Hypovolemia—Dehydration: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
- Hypervolemia—Fluid Overload: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
- Fluid Compartments
- Electrolyte Imbalances: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
Chapter 5: pH, Osmolality and Incompatibilities of Solutions and Medications
- pH of Intravenous Solutions and Medications
- Tonicity: Isotonic solutions, Hypotonic solutions and Hypertonic Solutions Incompatibilities
Chapter 6: Fluid Regulation
- Methods of Fluid Regulation
- Patient Considerations in Fluid Regulation
- External Factors that Affect the Rate of Flow
- Calculation of IV flow rates
Chapter 7: Infection Prevention and Safety Compliance
- Hand Hygiene
- Sharps Management
- Medical Waste Disposal
- Durable Medical Equipment Disinfection
- Standard Precautions
- Transmission-Based Precautions
Chapter 8: Vascular Visualization
- Trans-illuminator Technology
- Near Infrared Technology
- Ultrasound
Chapter 9: Site Selection and Device Placement
- Criteria For Peripheral Devices
- 3 Types Of Peripheral Access And Criteria For Placement
- Special Considerations Of The Specific Age Groups
- General Considerations Of Short Peripheral Access
- Veins To Avoid
Chapter 10: Vascular Access Device Management
- Needleless Connectors
- Filtration
- Add-on Devices
- VAD Stabilization
- Joint Stabilization
- Site Protection
- Flushing and Locking
- Assessment, Care, and Dressing Changes
- Administration Set Changes
Chapter 11: Complications
- Local Complications
- Hematoma
- Infiltration
- Extravasation
- Phlebitis
- Site Infection
- Catheter Occlusion
- MARSI
- Nerves and Nerve Damage
- Compartment Syndrome
- Systemic Complications
Chapter 12: Procedures Guides and Videos
- Pre-insertion Procedures
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Primary and Secondary Administration set-up
- IV Push Administration
- Catheter Discontinuation
Chapter 13: Assessment and Documentation
- Catheter Insertion Documentation
- Catheter Removal Documentation
- Assessment, Monitoring and Documentation by Therapy
Chapter 14: Skill Checklists
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Large Volume Electronic Infusion Device Peripheral IV Catheter Insertion
- IV Push
- Administration of Infusate via an Ambulatory Infusion Pump
- References
2025 Classes:
January 11, 10am-2pm
February 8, 10am 2pm
March 8, 10am-2pm
April 12, 10am-2pm
May 17, 10am-2pm
June 21, 10am-2pm
July 19, 10am-2pm
September 13, 2025
October TBD
November TBD
December TBD
**We are also available to travel to your facility to conduct classes for a group of at least 6 participants or more. For traveling inquiries, please call 248-702-6459 to speak with Nurse Jennings.***
Accreditation
Our school is approved through the State of Michigan Bureau Health Professions (LARA) & Michigan Proprietary Schools License Number: 8604000956
Continuing Nurse Education Accreditation Statement from Pedagogy Education:
All states recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: CEP 15467.
Provider approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, Provider #: 7-0087.
Provider approved by the Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming Boards of Nursing through CE Broker, CE Provider #: 50-13256.