PICC Line and Midline Insertion Classes
This PICC and Midline Insertion Program is Co-Provided by SPM, Resources, LLC
Next Classes: January 14th & 15th, February 4th & 5th, and March 3rd & 4th 2012
Classes held at the Homewood Suites Hotel: 6905 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut
PICC and Midline Insertion Class (Session 1, Basics) Jan. 14th, February 4th, March 3rd
Full Day, 9 hour class (*15.25 contact hours awarded after successful completion of both PICC and Midline program sessions)
Upon completion of this class training the participant will be qualified to begin basic Midline insertion procedures (clinical precepting required with initial insertions - per employing facility policy)
- 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
Price $265.00: Includes full day instructor-led class, detailed class manual, handout materials, hands on lab, a light lunch, and a certificate of completion.
PICC and Midline Insertion (Session 2, Advanced) Jan. 15th, February 5th, March 4th
Full Day, 8 hour class, (*15.25 contact hours awarded after successful completion of both PICC and Midline program sessions)
Upon completion of this class training the participant will be qualified to begin PICC and Midline insertion procedures with ultrasound (clinical precepting required with initial insertions - per employing facility policy)
- 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- PICC and Midline Insertion (Session 1, Basics), prior to taking this session OR you must have recent experience in basic PICC insertion procedures. Partial credit can be awarded for attending one full session and meeting prerequisites. Registration for attendance to one session only is subject to review and must be pre-approved by PICC Resource management, contact us for details.
Price $315.00: Includes 8 Hr instructor-led class, class handout materials, hands on lab practicum, a light lunch, and a certificate of completion.
After the classes: you will have access to our PICC Expert via "Ask Alice"- our telephone and email service for questions, and support with your new skill.
Accreditation Statement (for both sessions of this program)
*This continuing nursing education activity has been approved by ANA-MAINE, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Class Site and Registration Information for Both PICC Insertion Classes:
Classes will be held at the Homewood Suites in Stratford, Connecticut. Click on the hotel name link for the phone number and details. We have a limited number of rooms held at the hotel sites at a discounted rate- call (203) 377-3322; notify the hotel staff that you will attend a PICC Resource program; give the code "PIC" to request the discounted room rate for the PICC Resource classes. Register for the class and pay online by going to our online store- click here.
Click here to download the January flyer with travel information. OR Click here to download Februay & March class flyer with travel information. Fill in the registration form included within the flyer to mail or fax in registration to us. Our fax number is: (914) 885-1711. You may also call in and sign up by phone by calling our main number: (888) 459-4913 and PRESS OPTION 2 for our Registration/Orders Department. This line is for registrations, orders, and consult requests ONLY. The department is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. FOR
QUESTIONS?: Click here to access our Frequently Asked Questions Pages, send an email to: customer_support@piccresource.com to receive a prompt response, OR call us at (888) 459-4913 and PRESS OPTION 3 to reach us on call. During our regular office hours press zero to reach our receptionists (Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time).
Classes for large groups may be scheduled onsite at the group's facility- call us for details or click here to fill in our consult request form.
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.
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:
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).
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 or delivered for use such as (but not limited to) printed textbooks, and digital products, online programs, or DVD ROM programs.
Transfers: If a customer completes payment and registration for a class, and is unable to attend the class; the customer may elect as a one time option to transfer 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. To transfer, the customer must give PICC Resource Associates, LLC a minimum of 2 weeks notice of the request to transfer prior to the original purchased class start date. A $50.00 fee is charged for transfer requests for each program attendee transferred. The request for a transfer must be made in writing via email, fax, or regular mail. Notification of acceptance of transfer requests will be made in writing via email (or faxed by customer request) and processed once payment of the $50.00 transfer fee is received by PICC Resource Associates, LLC. Transfer of the original registration and payment to a new class or program is allowed once.
Enrollment Extensions: As of Fall 2011 (October 1st, 2011), the enrollment period for our short term online class programs have automatically been doubled to a full 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.
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. For products to be shipped (example: DVD ROMs); if a cancellation is made in less than 24 hours, and the product has not yet shipped- we may be able cancel an order if we are notified within normal business hours.
Transfers: If a customer completes payment and registration for a class, and is unable to attend the class; the customer may elect as a one time option to transfer 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. To transfer, the customer must give PICC Resource Associates, LLC a minimum of 2 weeks notice of the request to transfer prior to the original purchased class start date. A $50.00 fee is charged for transfer requests for each program the attendee transferred. The request for a transfer must be made in writing via email, fax, or regular mail. Notification of acceptance of transfer requests will be made in writing via email (or faxed by customer request) and processed once payment of the $50.00 transfer fee is received by PICC Resource Associates, LLC. Transfer of the original registration and payment to a new class or program is allowed once.
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.
