MAHEC #78938 Planning

Ventrogluteal Injection Training: Buncombe County Public Health

Ventrogluteal Injection Training: Buncombe County Public Health

Location

Buncombe County Department of Public Health
40 Coxe Ave
Asheville, NC 28801

Dates & Times

Aug 6, 2026 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Contact

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This hands-on training course equips public health nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely administer intramuscular (IM) injections using the ventrogluteal site.

Participants will review relevant anatomy and landmarking techniques and understand the clinical advantages of the ventrogluteal site.

Audience

Public Health Nurses

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

check Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ventrogluteal injection site
check Demonstrate safe and effective intramuscular injection techniques using best practices
check Explain the advantages and indications for using the ventrogluteal site for IM injections

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Available Credits

2.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 2.00 Contact Hours.

Speakers

Rita M. Esterwood, MSN, RN, NCSN, CHSE
Andi Williams, MS, RN

Sessions

Ventrogluteal Injection Training: Buncombe County Public Health

8/6 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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