LPN IV Therapy Class

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 
• Hands on skills: Peripheral & Central lines. Includes Care of Midline, PICC, and Med ports, plus blood sampling from central lines, and Peripheral IV insertion. 
• Incorporates the most recent updated IV and Infusion standards 
• The course is tought by a Certified Infusion Registered Nurse

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 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 
• Supplies and reference material included 
• **For COVID Precautions, Attendees will be required to wear masks during the skills sessions, where distancing is not possible.**
• $125 per person* 

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