Peripheral IV Therapy Basics with PA Regulatory add-on

Peripheral IV Therapy Fundamentals, PA

3 CEs. This course is intended as an introduction or review for healthcare professionals wanting to learn more about basic infusion therapy and Peripheral IV insertion. With an added Pennsylvania regulatory module.

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Course Content

1. About This Peripheral IV Therapy Fundamentals Course with PA Regulatory Content
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2. Course Learning Outcomes
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3. How to Navigate
4. Disclaimer
5. Pre-Course Survey
1. Indications of PIV Therapy
2. Contraindications of PIV Therapy
1. Anatomy Related to IV Therapy
2. Pharmacokinetics of IV Medications
3. The Path of IV Medications in the Body
4. Pharmacodynamics of IV Medications
1. Fluid Balance
2. Key Concepts Related to Fluid Balance
3. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
4. Electrolytes
5. Knowledge Check
1. Pumps
2. Gravity Infusions
3. Adjusting the Drip by Gravity
4. IV Calculations
5. Knowledge Check
1. Infection Prevention and Control in IV Therapy
1. Local Complications of IV Therapy
2. Systemic Complications of IV Therapy
3. Review Case Study Approach
4. Knowledge Check
1. Types of Peripheral Vascular Access Devices
2. The Short Peripheral Catheter (SPC)
1. Starting and IV using a Short Peripheral Catheter
2. Starting an IV Demonstrations
3. What Might Go Wrong. What To Do, and What Not To Do
1. Infusion Equipment and Supplies
2. Alcohol Caps and Infection Control
3. IV Therapy Supplies Product Instructions for Use
1. IV Care and Maintenance
2. Clamping: Required sequence or patient safety?
3. What's Wrong With This IV?
1. Documentation
1. IV Solutions
2. Knowledge Check
1. The Older Adult
2. The Pediatric Patient
1. What “compliant” IV therapy looks like in PA LTC
2. RN vs LPN roles & supervision (PA law)
3. Orders & Countersign Timelines (PA LTC rule)
4. Resources
1. What you need to know to finish
2. Comprehensive Assessment
3. End of Course Survey
4. References

About this course

53 lessons
1 hour of video content

Peripheral IV Therapy Fundamentals, PA

Course Content

Welcome

About IV Therapy

Indications and Contraindications of Peripheral IV Therapy

Anatomy Related to PIV Therapy

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

IV Fluid Regulation

Infection Prevention Related to IV Therapy

Complications of PIV Therapy

Peripheral Vascular Access Devices (PVADs)

Peripheral Vascular Access Device (PVAD) Site Selection, Preparation, and Insertion

Infusion Equipment and Supplies

IV Care and Maintenance

Documentation

Infusion Solutions

Age-Related Considerations

Pennsylvania IV Therapy Compliance

Completing your course

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