“IV Certification” – Medical Assistants / Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)

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Online program designed for Medical Assistants and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel!

The growth of the use of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) is a trend in our society.  Unlicensed individuals are now performing procedures that have traditionally required a license.  Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) refers to those healthcare workers who are trained to function in a supportive role by providing patient care activities as delegated by an RN or physician, but are not licensed to perform nursing tasks; it also refers to those healthcare workers who may be trained and certified, but are not licensed.  Examples of unlicensed assistive personnel include (but are not limited to) certified medical assistants, certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians, phlebotomists, dialysis technicians, anesthesia technicians/technologists, and emergency medical technicians.

This 7-hour IV Therapy Certificate Program (often referred to as “IV Certification”) was specifically designed to provide Medical Assistants and other Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) with IV therapy instruction proven to achieve quality IV practice, improve patient/client outcomes and prevent liability risks.  It is comprised of a 4.5-hour video/slide presentation given by Kay Coulter, CRNI, VA-BC, a video of a live peripheral IV catheter insertion demonstration, a printable workbook and supplemental reading (that provides an additional 2.5-hours of course material), and a post test following each chapter.

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Course Content Includes:

  • Current standards and guidelines that apply to the delivery of IV therapy
  • Correct use of infusion therapy equipment
  • In-depth review of tips for successful vein access and catheter insertion
  • Negligence and how it relates to IV therapy practice in healthcare
  • Special considerations for IV therapy delivery to pediatric and geriatric patients
  • Video presentation of a live peripheral IV catheter insertion
  • Identification of the main peripheral veins available for the insertion of a peripheral IV catheter
  • Methods of proper vein assessment
  • Accepted methods to prepare the skin prior to IV catheter insertion
  • Proper IV catheter insertion procedural steps
  • IV fluids and considerations for administration

For those individuals who desire hands-on practice, we offer our online course followed by a 4-hour IV SKILLS LAB.

The IV Skills Lab will provide in-person, hands-on simulated training from a qualified instructor. There will be a question and answer session related to the online content, a peripheral IV catheter insertion / IV fluid administration procedure demonstration, and hands-on simulated skills practice / observation.

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

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

IV Skills Lab Schedule

April 20, 2024 – IV Therapy Education & Skills Lab for Medical Assistants (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to IV Therapy Education Online Program and admission to IV Skills Lab scheduled for April 20, 2024.…

May 18, 2024 – IV Therapy Education & Skills Lab for Medical Assistants (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to IV Therapy Education Online Program and admission to IV Skills Lab scheduled for May 18, 2024.…

June 15, 2024 – IV Therapy Education & Skills Lab for Medical Assistants (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to IV Therapy Education Online Program and admission to IV Skills Lab scheduled for June 15, 2024.…

July 13, 2024 – IV Therapy Education & Skills Lab for Medical Assistants (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to IV Therapy Education Online Program and admission to IV Skills Lab scheduled for July 13, 2024.…

August 10, 2024 – IV Therapy Education & Skills Lab for Medical Assistants (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

What's Included: Access to IV Therapy Education Online Program and admission to IV Skills Lab scheduled for August 10, 2024.…

NOTE: This course must be followed by supervised clinical practice in IV therapy as needed to demonstrate clinical competence.  Verification of clinical competence is the responsibility of each employer, based on institutional protocol.

The practice of IV therapy must be performed according to an individual’s State scope of practice for their discipline and/or level of licensure. It is the responsibility of each participant to maintain his or her level of proficiency on an annual basis.