Hello prospective PICC inserter! Let’s take a few minutes to review how our self-study programs work to make sure you know how to become, not only a PICC Inserter, but a PICC expert! Anytime you have questions, just give us a call and we can talk about your options!

Before you can even consider a PICC self-study program, there are a few things you need to be aware of. There are 3 components to PICC certification. PICC certification is reached after completing the required curriculum (in a class or through DVD), performing a supervised, simulated insertion, and then doing supervised insertions on patients to the point of competency, usually about 3 or 4 insertions. This means that at the end of the self study program, you will need to have someone supervise your simulated insertion. This will require a PICC RN or an MD who would be willing to watch you complete your insertion. Once each of the steps has been validated to the point of competency by a supervisor, you will need to practice live insertions on actual patients. This requires a facility that will allow you to perform the PICC insertions, whether it be your current hospital or through some other facility. You need to have all of these components in place before you order your self-study program in order to receive your basic PICC qualification.

The best thing about the Basic Self Study Program is that you get to keep the class (i.e. DVDs). I have been teaching PICCs for 17 years and have always worried about class participants forgetting more than they learned. With the DVDs, you can watch the procedure over and over or refer back to it when necessary. More than that, this program is much more complete than my one day classes; it has to be; it is a self study program! The ability to refer back to the program in a visual form is a huge benefit, especially if you do not insert PICCs in high volume immediately. There is a live insertion included in the program to show you the complete process. Rather than paying for a one day class where you leave with a book and some short-term memories, you will receive the entire program to watch, to share, and to review. Consider setting aside the same day you would have spent in class to complete the program.

We offer several different combination packs in the self study programs. Our Deluxe Program provides Basic PICC qualification training, and Ultrasound Training equivalent to three days of education. Our Basic PICC Qualification Training along with the Ultrasound PICC Training cover two days and are discounted when purchased together.

Please click here to view our offerings and pricing on the combination packs. If there are more than 5 people who need to be PICC certified, there is the Deluxe Group Kit that is more economical than the Individual kits. Build your own class with the number of refills needed. Call and we can discuss your options and what will work best for you! You can order on-line by following the links.

Please feel free to contact us if you still have questions. Good luck to you and understand that we are a resource here at PICC Excellence, whether you buy our products or not we are ready and willing to help with PICC or Midline questions. Sample forms, policies and other material are available for the asking. Feel free to call anytime!