PICC Line and Midline Insertion Classes

Basic PICC and Midline Insertion Class (Day 1)

• PICC and Midline catheters indications for use
• Advantages and disadvantages of PICC and Midline catheters
• Qualifications for clinicians inserting PICC and Midline catheters
• An overview of current INS standards, CDC guidelines, prominent infusion organization guidelines, and position papers
• Billing and reimbursement
• Legal issues
• Anatomy and Physiology related to PICC and Midline Insertion
• Vein Selection
• Measuring techniques
• Catheter and introducer device selection
• Correct and incorrect tip placement
• Basic insertion technique vein acces vs. Modified Seldinger technique (MST)
• Use of visualization aide technologies
• Complication identification and management
• Insertion difficulties and steps to take to improve success
• Simulated insertion in lab practicum
• Competency checklist for credentialing

$250.00: Price includes full day instructor-led class, detailed class manual, handout materials, catheter and insertion kit, hands on lab, a light breakfast, and a contact hour certificate of completion. **Added Bonus after the class: you will have access to our PICC Expert via "Ask Alice"- our telephone and email service for questions, and support with your new skill. Classes are scheduled by demand. Classes will be held on October 25th 2008 at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Stratford, Connecticut. Classes will also be held on November 15th and January 10th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Shelton, Connecticut. Click on the hotel names for room registration information. Ready to sign up? Fill in our Pre-Register form online and go to our pay online page to make a payment. Alternately you can click here to go to our calendar page, go to the class date for a registration form to mail or fax in; or just call us at (203) 377-5252 or (888) 333-5171 and we will sign you up over the phone. Classes for large groups may be scheduled onsite- call for details.

*BASIC PICC CLASS SPECIAL: REGISTER AND PAY 6 WEEKS OR MORE BEFORE THE CLASS RECEIVE 15% OFF,-5 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CLASS, RECEIVE 10% OFF THE COURSE FEE!

Deadline: For planning purposes, we like to receive registration and payment by 4 weeks prior to a class start date. However if there are openings, we will continue to take registrations until the class is full.

**This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Oncology Nursing Society, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Next: October 26th, November 16th 2008, and January 11th 2009!

Advanced PICC Insertion Class (Day 2)

Presented By SPM Resources, LLC

• Advanced Insertion techniques using MST and ultrasound
• Upper arm vessel identification and assessment
• Vein selection
• Insertion difficulties and steps to take to improve success
• Competency checklist for credentialing
• Complication prevention and management

Required Prerequisite: Complete the PICC Resource- Basic PICC Insertion Class (Day 1) prior to taking this class OR you must have previous training in basic PICC insertion procedures.

$200.00: Price includes 6 Hr instructor-led class, class manual, handout materials, hands on lab, a light breakfast, and a certificate of completion. Classes will be held on October 26th 2008 at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Stratford, Connecticut. Classes will also be held on November 16th and January 11th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Shelton, Connecticut. Click on the hotel names for room registration information. Ready to sign up? Fill in our Pre-Register form online and go to our pay online page to make a payment. Alternately you can click here to go to our calendar page, go to the class date for a registration form to mail or fax in; or just call us at (203) 377-5252 or (888) 333-5171 and we will sign you up over the phone. Classes for large groups may be scheduled onsite- call for details.

Deadline: For planning purposes, we like to receive registration and payment by 4 weeks prior to a class start date. However if there are openings, we will continue to take registrations until the class is full.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for scheduled classes or classes cancelled by customers after payment and registration is accepted by PICC Resource Associates, LLC (with the exception of classes cancelled by PICC Resource Associates, LLC when unable to sufficiently fill class attendance; if this occurs registrants for the cancelled class will be notified within 3 to 4 weeks prior to the class start date). If a customer completes payment and registration for a class, and is unable to attend the class; the customer may elect to apply the registration and payment to another future date for the same class or for a class determined to be of similar content and value at the discretion of PICC Resource Associates, LLC and upon agreement of the customer.