IV Therapy Class (LPN or RN) Hybrid

This is the classroom portion of the IV Therapy course, being offered online, as a Live webinar.

You will have the opportunity to interact and ask questions in real-time to a real-life instructor.

You will need to attend the entire online class then attend a hands-on skills session to receive your certificate of completion for the complete course.  See the skills session options in our Bookings area.

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. 

• IV Skills Review for the RN and/or LPN
• 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 complete course (class and hands-on skills) will receive a certificate of completion for a PA SBON approved LPN IV Therapy course 
• Registered attendees will receive an email containing a Precourse pack. This will have important information for the day of class and to help prepare for the class information 
• Reference material included 
• $140 per person for the complete course. Online live Webinar and in-person hands-on skills.

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