Peripheral IV Therapy Skills
This course benefits RNs, LPNs, Radiology Technologists, EMTs and other allied health professionals whose responsibilities include intravenous peripheral catheter insertion and care, and administration of intravenous solutions.
You will acquire the knowledge and psychomotor skills needed to successfully insert a short peripheral intravenous catheter. Although the focus of the class is skill acquisition, additional content will include the assessment and care of the peripheral intravenous catheter site and a discussion of the indications and complications of infusion therapy. .
| Course Code | Course Title | CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| NRS-426E | Peripheral IV Therapy Skills | 0.4 |
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Peripheral IV Therapy Skills
This course is for RNs, LPNs, Radiology Technologists, EMTs and other allied health professionals whose responsibilities include intravenous peripheral catheter insertion and care and administration of intravenous solutions. Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully insert a short peripheral intravenous catheter. Although the focus of the class is on skill acquisition, additional content will include the assessment and care of the peripheral intravenous catheter site and a discussion of the indications and complications of infusion therapy. This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Class size is limited to 8 students. NRS-426E.