Basic IV Skills Workshop: Insertion and Technique

Description

This 3-hour IV skills course is designed to provide all nurses and learners interested in improving their IV skills with a basic knowledge of IV therapy practice. Using task trainers in our state-of-the-art Simulation Center, attendees will learn successful and skillful techniques needed to properly insert an intravenous catheter and how to minimize patient discomfort and complication rates. This will result in a boosting of confidence and increase in first stick success rates.

The course covers current standards of practice, legal aspects related to IV therapy, equipment required, identifying the patient, selecting the site, hand hygiene, and complications. This program features an expert speaker on IV therapy. You will be provided time to practice on manikins and then demonstrate to an instructor how to perform IV therapy on an adult manikin arm.

Target Audience

RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CMAs and other interested healthcare providers

Objectives

• Define the proper technique and procedure for IV insertions
• Review anatomy and physiology related to peripheral IV catheter insertion procedures
• Discuss clinician, patient, and supply preparation
• Review common problems, and tips for success in patients with difficult access
• Recognize complications that can occur with IV insertions
• Demonstrate the ability to properly insert an IV

Faculty

• Elaine Alexander, BSN, MSN, RNC-OB
• Bonnie Garner, MS CPN RN CCHC-C