IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
This course for Licensed Vocational Nurses will provide participants with training and certification in the techniques required to start an IV infusion as well as withdrawal of blood for testing.
The Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification Program consists of 30 hours of theory and 10 hours of clinical experience.
The curriculum includes:
- Introduction and Indications for IV Therapy
- Fluids and Electrolytes in the Body
- Parenteral Solutions
- Techniques in Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
- Psychological Preparation of the Patient
- Central Venous Therapy
- Intravenous Pharmacologic Therapy
- Intravenous Safety Factors
- Parenteral Nutrition Therapy
- Blood Transfusion Therapy
- Universal Precautions for Infection Control
- Equipment
- Blood Withdrawal and Specimen Sampling
- Intravenous Clinical Experience
Classroom Information & Schedule
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Session times will vary.
Note: Class Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.