IV Therapy

30 Hr IV Certification

This 30-hour “blended” course is a combination of home study, classroom didactic information, skills labs and competency evaluation.

• Participants will receive a preparation packet and pre-tests to complete prior to the classroom segments.
  There are 14 hours of pre-course work total.
• The classroom sections will review the mandatory information required by the board of nursing.
• The skills labs will allow the participants to practice choosing and preparing fluids, locating veins, preparing IV sites and inserting catheters.
• Students will also review recognizing complications, as well as evaluating and dressing various types of access devices.

Florida requires clinical competence verification by the employing institution following this course.  This is accomplished by documentation from a licensed RN in the workplace.

5 Hr IV Skills Review

This 5-hour program is designed to review the following:

• Basic anatomy for successful IV insertion
• Observing potential IV complications
• Applicable IV insertion techniques
• Tips and tricks of the trade

We will also review various ports and other access devices.

The course will consist of a lecture, skills stations, & skills validation MV