Arkansas I.V. Therapy Education

Course overview

The Arkansas IV Therapy Education curriculum has been designed to fulfill the Arkansas Board of Nursing's minimal education components required for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nursing (LPTN) to practice infusion therapy. The Arkansas Board of Nursing has delineated specific content to be included in the LPN/LPNT infusion curriculum and specifics may be viewed in the Guidelines for Teaching Content Related to IV Therapy for Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Practical Nursing Students by clicking the link. This comprehensive 17-hour online education program meets the Arkansas Board of Nursing IV Therapy requirements for LPNs, as well as, provides an excellent refresher course for the Registered Nurse or as a primer for new RNs In early 2016, the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, released the updated Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. The INS sets the accepted standards for infusion therapy practice for all healthcare settings. This course is based on the current best practices as defined by the Infusion Nursing Society and other governing agencies such as the CDC, and FDA. This 17 hour online continuing education provides a low stress, convenient method of obtaining quality infusion education incorporating various educational techniques designed for the adult learner. The program is comprised of the 17 hour didactic portion completed on your time schedule. Upon successful completion of the course exam, with a score of 80% or greater, the student may instantly print a Certificate of Completion for the didactic portion of the course. Within the course content, Pedagogy Inc. provides a complete set of skills competency checklists for completion by a preceptor or employer to complete the hands on skill demonstrations