Take your IV skills to the next level with this hands-on, high-impact course designed specifically for healthcare professionals. Whether you're new to initiating and maintaining peripheral intravenous infusions or looking to sharpen your technique, this course delivers the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience you need. Taught by expert instructors, this course brings real-world insights and the most up-to-date curriculum to students.
Through a blend of self-paced online learning, interactive in-person learning and hands-on practice, students will master the essentials of PIVC care—from patient prep and site selection to successful insertion.
With a focus on patient safety, the key topics include preparing patients for PIVC insertion, locating IV sites, selecting equipment, performing insertions, preparing patients for PIVC insertion, and managing complications for adult patients.
Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to achieve proficiency in these skills through clinical mentorship and practical experience in their healthcare facilities. Practicioners must seek additional education and support when aspects of care exceed their competence level and scope of practice. Healthcare Professionals are required to consult and adhere to the guidelines of their respective licensing and registration bodies.
Please note: this course is not suitable for nurses working in long-term care.
Prerequisites
Students must be Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), or Naturopathic Doctors (NDs). New LPN and RN graduates are welcome to register in this course.
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What you will learn
- Introduction to IV therapy
Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system
Indications and contraindications for IV Therapy
Types of intravenous solutions
Infection control and aseptic technique
Equipment selection and preparation
IV insertion techniques
Infusing IV fluid via gravity and on a pump
Identifying and managing complications
Documentation and legal Considerations
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.