Iv Therapy 30 Hours

Course overview

COST OF COURSE REDUCED TO $187.00 - REDUCED FROM $250.00 See website for class dates. THIS COURSE Also provides the entire IV THERAPY 30 Hr course materials to study prior to attending the class session for hands on practice and skills check off. This 30-hour IV Certification course meets the requirements of the Florida State Board of Nursing for certification of LPNs to administer IV therapy. The purpose of the intravenous (I.V.) therapy class is to provide guidelines for the delivery and safe management of Intravenous therapy. This course will provide the healthcare workers with an understanding of various aspects of intravenous (IV) therapy including: how to care for patients receiving Intravenous therapy, information about the venous system, fluid and electrolyte balance, peripheral veins, common I.V. terms, venipuncture, access to deliver Intravenous therapy, including different catheters and their function/use, specific Intravenous therapies, complications associated with intravenous route, different types of Intravenous equipment, correct administration of Intravenous solutions, medications, parenteral nutrition, blood transfusion, legal aspect of IV therapy, infection control standards and the scope of practice. COURSE CURRICULUM INCLUDES Introductions to Intravenous Therapy Purpose / Objectives Advantages and Disadvantages of I.V. Therapy Infection control/ Safety and Resources Confidentiality of Patient information (HIPAA) Professional Standards/ Legal Standards Electrolyte and Fluid Integumentary system Anatomy and Physiology Vascular System Anatomy and Physiology Factors to consider when selecting veins Video Presentations Practice vein selection Medication safety Intravenous Insertion a. Steps of I.V. insertion b. Obtaining consent c. Gathering Equipment / supplies d. Inspecting solution / supplies e. Venipuncture for I.V. Access f. Maintaining / Discontinuing I.V. g. Various Delivery Methods h. Intravenous Flow rate /Calculations i. Compatibility verses incompatibility j. Complication(s) of Intravenous Therapy Advanced Vascular Access a. Midline Catheters b. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter ( P.I.C.C.) c. tunneled Catheters d. non-tunneled Catheters e. Implanted Ports f. Complications/ Troubleshooting g. Maintenance / flushing catheter h. Complications i. Hypodermoclysis j. Intraosseous Infusion k. Arterial lines l. Transfusion Therapy m. Chemotherapy o. Parenteral nutrition /TPN Therapy p. Glossary Hands on Practice VIDEOS Locating a vein Tourniquet application Venipuncture Practice, Dressing application, hanging IV bags and discontinuing IV.