picc resource associates,llc

Short IV Insertion Class Workshops and Programs:

Online Classes, DVD ROM Program, Or In-Person Classes

Instruction in insertion of traditional over the needle cannula peripheral aka "short" intravenous catheters. Instruction includes the insertion procedure, techniques for proper and successful catheter insertions, and care, assessment, and maintenance post catheter insertion. In-person Class: 5 1/2 hours, 5.1 contact hours*. Online and DVD ROM Classes: 4 contact hours*. (Contact hours for independent study program (online and DVD ROM fornats) to be offered until 09/30/2013.)

Class Overview:

• Pre-procedure steps
• Anatomy and physiology related to peripheral short IV catheter insertion procedures
• INS standards, AVA, CDC, JCHAO guidelines and reccomendations
• Legal issues
• Clinician, patient, and supply preparation
• Vein site, and catheter selection
• Venipuncture techniques
• Catheter, site care and catheter securement
• Use of visualization devices
• Complication prevention and management
• Common problems, and tips for succes in patients with difficult access
• Hands on lab practicum (in-person program version)
• Certificate of contact hours awarded from an ANCC approver valid nationally*
• Developed and taught by practicing infusion nurse specialists (CRNI) with more than 13 years experience

Details:

For questions on our programs and services; you can also reach us by sending in an email to: customer_support@piccresource.com to receive a response from one of our clinical staff.

Pricing and scheduling:

Short IV Insertion-1 (Description: Independent Study/ ONLINE format): No skimping here, our self-study programs are packed with information and based on our in-person classes plus added multimedia interactive games and other learning tools. A detailed and comprehensive program that takes about 4 hours to complete the program and post test. Priced at $99.00 per person.

Short IV Insertion-1 (Description: Independent Study/ DVD ROM format): Take our program with you! Our DVD ROM 2 disk package contains the same content as our online class. The course includes CNEs granted to one person by completing the program requirements. Our Short IV Insertion programs are copyrighted and our DVD ROM program can be made available under limited license to our group clients under contract with us with pricing dependent on use. Price DVD ROM to individuals: $249.00.

Short IV Insertion (In-person Classes): The next one day in-person classes will be held at our office located at: 865 River Road, Suite 303, Shelton, Connecticut on June 9th 2013 and August 4th 2013 (click on the class dates for a flyer). Class handout materials, a hands on lab practicum, and a light lunch are included. Sample competency checklists are provided in all course formats for use as tools to assist attendees and employers following the course. Classes will be held at our office located at: 865 River Road, Suite 303, Shelton, Connecticut 06484. We have a limited number of rooms at a discount rate on hold at the Homewood Suites located in Stratford, Connecticut less than one mile from our office. Click on the hotel name link for hotel details. To receive the discount rate call (203) 377-3322 and give our discount code: PIC to receive the rate. Book early to receive the discounted room rates. To register for one of the classes and pay online click here to go to our online store/registration pages. You may register by phone by calling our main number: (888) 459-4913 and PRESS OPTION 2 for our Registration/Orders Department. The department is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Alternately you can click here to download the class flyer-registration form. The registration may be faxed or mailed in. Prior to mailing the form, contact us first to confirm there is space in the class.

HAVE QUESTIONS?: Click here to access our Frequently Asked Questions Pages. OR Call us: (888) 459-4913 and PRESS OPTION 3 to reach us on call at any time, or during our regular office hours press zero to reach our customer support rep (Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time). Click here to contact us via email. Price: $175.00

Group Classes: In-person group and/or onsite classes can be scheduled for facilities and other clinical organizations. We offer the in-person version of the class for groups by request. Pricing can often be arranged at our per day rate. Click here and fill in our consult form to receive an estimate.

Note: It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure that the course subject matter is within an attendee's clinical scope of practice prior to signing up for the program. All attendees and in particular non-licensed healthcare personnel must be diligent to ensure that attendance to this program is appropriate for their profession.

Approval or awarding of contact hours does not imply endorsement by ANCC or ANA-MAINE of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.

*Accreditation Statement Short IV Insertion (Description: In-Person Program) and Short IV Insertion-1 (Description Independent Study Program):

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by ANA-MAINE, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.

Notice: It is the responsibility of the program attendee to ensure that the course subject matter is within an attendee's clinical scope of practice prior to signing up for the program.

Refund, Exchanges, Returns, and Cancellation Policies: (Revised Effective May 14th 2012):

Scheduled In-Person Classes - No refund will be issued for cancellation of an in-person class fees when the cancellation request is received within 2 weeks (14 days) or less prior to the scheduled class date.  Refunds can be given for scheduled in-person class dates cancelled by customers if the cancellation request has been verified by PICC Resource Associates, LLC as received in writing via email or fax by 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time according to the following schedule: 

1. A full refund of the in-person class fee can be issued for cancellations received within 4 weeks (28 days) or more prior to the in-person class date of the accepted registration.

2. A 75% refund of the in-person class fee can be issued for cancellations received within 21 to 27 days prior to the in-person class date of the accepted registration.

3. A 50% refund of the in-person class fee can be issued for cancellations received within 15 days to 20 days prior to the in-person class date or dates of the accepted registration.

4. No refund will be issued for cancellations received within 2 weeks or less (1 to 14 days)  prior to the in-person class date of the accepted registration.

 

In-Person Classes Exception: An in-person scheduled class may be 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 and will be offered a choice of either attendance to the rescheduled class date or a full refund of the class registration fee.

Exceptions: If PICC Resource Associates, LLC rejects or denies an application for the Phlebotomy Certification Program; a refund will be issued to the applicant for this program in the amount of total fee paid minus a $50.00 fee charged for application processing.

Online Classes and Programs, and Digital Media - No refunds or exchanges will be given once a program application or registration has been accepted by PICC Resource Associates, LLC or the product has been used, shipped, or delivered for use such as (but not limited to) printed textbooks, and digital products such as online, or DVD ROM programs.

Physical Products: Physical products to be shipped (example: DVD ROMs); if a cancellation is made in less than 24 hours of an order and the product has not yet shipped- an order can be cancelled for a full refund if we are notified within normal business hours.

Enrollment Extensions: The enrollment period for our short term online class programs is 6 weeks (42 days) for all existing and new program registrants.  Automatic extensions may be granted once for an enrollment extension fee to extend an existing short term online class registration.  This one time automatic enrollment extension policy only applies to the following online classes: Short IV Insertion-1, Phlebotomy for Nursing Personnel-1, and Central Line Care and Maintenance-1.

Existing registration/ enrollment periods may be extended for 1, 2, or 4 weeks for an enrollment extension fee.  The fee for a one week extension is: $25.00, for 2 weeks it is $40.00, and for 4 weeks $75.00.  Enrollment extensions are allowed and automatically approved once.  Additional requests for enrollment extensions are subject to review and require approval by the online class instructor.  A new registration and full payment for the online class program may be required for enrollment extension requests beyond 4 weeks.

Transfers: Effective May 14th 2012 we no longer accept transfers between programs or program dates. See our refund and cancellation policy for refund eligibility for cancelled in-person class registrations.

Damaged Products: Damaged DVD ROMs damaged in shipping can be returned for a new DVD ROM if we are contacted within 2 days of the package arrival date and the DVD ROM is shipped back to us (postage paid by purchaser) within 7 working days. Once we receive the DVD ROM and confirm that it is damaged, we will ship a new DVD ROM to the purchaser with shipping costs paid by us for the replacement DVD ROM.