IV Therapy Class 1/22/22

This program is recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and complies with the requirements of the IV therapy course required under § 21.203(d)(8) of the PA Nursing Code, regarding the LPN performing I.V. therapy, including a central line. 

• Combines pre-class online learning and in-class discussion
• IV Skills Review for the RN and/or LPN 
• Hands-on skills: Peripheral & Central lines. Includes Care of Midline, PICC, and Med ports, plus blood sampling from central lines, peripheral IV insertion, central line dressing change, flushing central lines, and setting up primary infusions.
• Incorporates the most recent updated IV and Infusion standards 
• The course is taught by a Certified Infusion Registered Nurse Educator

Topics covered:

• Review of PN Law, Rules & Regulations
• Definition of IV therapy and indications
• Types of vascular access delivery devices
• Age-related considerations
• Legal implications for IV therapy
• Anatomy and physiology
• Fluid and electrolyte balance
• Infusion equipment used in IV therapy
• Parenteral solutions and indications
• Infection control and safety
• Insertion of peripheral short catheters
• Administration, maintenance, and monitoring of peripheral IV therapy
• Complications and nursing interventions
• Central and peripheral devices
• Administration, maintenance, and monitoring of central and peripheral IV therapy
• Documentation
• Patient education

Additional info.

• Attendees that successfully complete the course (online and class) will receive a certificate of completion for a PA SBON approved LPN IV Therapy course 
• Registered attendees will receive an email containing a Pre-course pack with pre-class training. This will have important information for the day of class and to help prepare for the class information 
• Supplies and reference material included 
• Lunch and Refreshments provided
• Limited class size. Book Now!
• $150 per person* 

*Discounts given for groups of 4 or more. Contact us for details. 

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