Implanted Venous Ports: Overview & Access for Use

CRNI Review

Learn the proper procedure for accessing and de-accessing an implanted venous port.

The venous port is a common vascular access device that may be implanted in patients who require long-term infusions. This 2-hour program is designed to provide Nurses and post-graduate nursing students with an overview of implanted venous ports.

Included in this program is a recorded audio/slide presentation given by Kay Coulter, CRNI, VA-BC, videos of 2 live implanted venous port access (and de-access) demonstrations, and a printable workbook.

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Content will include:

  • An overview of the implanted venous port, the variety of port designs, and types of non-coring safety access needles that are currently available
  • Proper technique for accessing an implanted venous port
  • Methods for port assessment prior to access
  • Factors to consider when selecting non-coring safety access needle length
  • Sterile field set-up
  • Proper stabilization of the port for needle entry
  • A demonstration of the implanted venous port access and de-access procedures

For those individuals who desire HANDS-ON PRACTICE, we offer our online course followed by a 4-hour PORT SKILLS LAB.

The Port Skills Lab will provide in-person, hands-on simulated implanted port training from an IV therapy-qualified instructor.  There will be a question and answer session related to the online content, an implanted venous port access / de-access and blood sampling procedure demonstration, and hands-on simulated skills practice and observation.

Port Skills Lab Schedule

May 18, 2024 – Implanted Venous Port Education & Skills Lab (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to Implanted Venous Port: Overview & Access for Use Online Program and admission to Port Skills Lab…

July 13, 2024 – Implanted Venous Port Education & Skills Lab (1:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to Implanted Venous Port: Overview & Access for Use Online Program and admission to Port Skills Lab…

September 7, 2024 – Implanted Venous Port Education & Skills Lab (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to Implanted Venous Port: Overview & Access for Use Online Program and admission to Port Skills Lab…

November 2, 2024 – Implanted Venous Port Education & Skills Lab (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to Implanted Venous Port: Overview & Access for Use Online Program and admission to Port Skills Lab…

We STRONGLY SUGGEST that you complete the entire online program prior to attending the Port Skills Lab.

There will NOT be any transfers or refunds permitted for this course.

Note: This course must be followed by supervised practice in the clinical setting to verify clinical competence, which is the responsibility of each employing institution.