IV Insertion Classes

We Offer In-Person Classes, Online Classes, and Private Classes. Our IV insertion classes provide instruction in insertion of traditional over the needle cannulas known as peripheral aka "short" intravenous catheters. Instruction includes the insertion procedure, techniques for proper and successful catheter insertions, care, assessment, and maintenance post catheter insertion. The in-person class awards 7 CE contact hours, the online class awards 4 CE contact hours, and the private class program awards 6 CE contact hours.

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Class Features and Overview
▫️ Pre-procedure steps
▫️ Anatomy and physiology related to peripheral short IV catheter insertion procedures
▫️ INS standards, AVA, CDC, JCHAO guidelines and recommendations
▫️ 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 (applies to in-person workshop, and private skills lab)

The overview list above and the associated education curriculum is proprietary and has been developed exclusively for instruction by PICC Resource Associates, LLC educators. The information on this page and throughout this website is the copyrighted intellectual property of PICC Resource Associates, LLC. If you have seen a copy or similar wording to the above overview of our class on another website, please report it to us.

Learning how to insert IV catheters is about more than just learning the procedure itself, it is also about learning successful and skillful techniques that minimize patient discomfort and complications, boosts the clinician's confidence, and increases 1st stick success rates.

IV access is what we do best, IV therapy and vascular access is our specialty area. Our IV insertion classes are well established programs. Taking our IV insertion class allows trainees to benefit from our expertise, and to learn IV team tips from practicing IV nurses. We have found that some other companies IV certification/ IV insertion classes are add-on classes that are added to beef up the company's class roster added to many unrelated classes.
 
We've successfully run our IV insertion classes since 2003. We have trained thousands of health care professionals in IV insertion. 

Our IV insertion classes lead educator is a highly experienced registered nurse that is board certified as a vascular access specialist (VA-BC), and a nationally certified infusion specialist (CRNI), with a master's degree nursing education. All of our IV insertion class instructors are recognized experts in this field.

Our education programs are designed for nurses, RNs and LPNs that practice in a setting that allows the nurse to insert peripheral IV catheters. Nursing continuing education (CE) credits/  nursing contact hours are granted for successful completion of our IV insertion classes. The CE credits are widely accepted by most U.S. state nursing boards. 

The course nursing CE credits can't be awarded for credits towards professional license renewal for non-nurse clinical professionals. 

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 are advised to ensure that attending this class is appropriate for their professional practice.

Yes. PICC Resource Associates, LLC is an approved Continuing Education Provider, approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (BRN): Educational Provider number: 50-26716.

The nursing continuing education (CE) credits granted as contact hours are widely accepted in most US states. Unsure whether your state accepts Florida BRN contact hours? Check with your state board of nursing prior to taking the class.

The IV Insertion Workshops are held at our office and training center located at 865 River Rd, Suite 201, Shelton, CT 06484.

For lodging nearby: two hotels that are close by that have been favored by our clients are the Homewood Suites located in Stratford, Connecticut less than one mile from our training center - on the same road (Route 110), and the Hyatt House located in Shelton, Connecticut at approximately two and a half miles from out training center. Click on the hotel name link for hotel details on the hotel websites.

For travel details: click here for more information on travel information, and more information on hotels nearby.

The quickest way to register for the class is to register online. Online registration is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. To register and pay online for one of the IV Insertion classes, click here.

You may also register by phone by calling: 1 (888) 459-4913 during weekday office hours (9:00am to 4:00pm), and press option 2 for education.

Alternately you can download the class flyer-registration form, fill it in and fax it to us at :
1 (844) 676-6540.