Infection Prevention Training

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Our Infection Prevention courses provide evidence-based practices, standards and recommendations issued by leading agencies proven to reduce the risk of infections with vascular access devices.

Courses classified as Infection Prevention programs include:

• The Central Line Bundle Program (1.0 CE) - For all clinicians who insert PICCs, this program reviews the 5 steps of the Central Line Bundle program as issued by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement based on Dr. Pronovost’s studies and the Centers for Disease Control.

• Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (1.0 CE) -For all clinicians who insert or maintain PICCs, this program reviews what a CLABSI is, the main point or portals of entry of bacteria into the body and steps that can be taken to prevent these infections.

• Central Line Insertion Practices (1.0 CE) -For all clinicians who insert PICCs, this program explains the insertion checklist as required by the National Healthcare Safety Network. This checklist provides specific steps for the clinician to follow during the insertion procedure proven to reduce the risk of infection.

All programs require the successful completion of a post-test exam prior to receiving education credits.

	PICC/Ultrasound Insertion Certification (CPUI) PICC Excellence™ is proud to offer our PICC Certification™ Program. This program provides the vascular access clinician validation of a higher level of knowledge and practice in the field of PICC placement.
	Insertion Training Providing clinicians with the tools and education to safely insert PICCs, PIVs, and all central venous catheters is part of our commitment to maintaining patient safety.
	Infection Prevention Education is an evidence based strategy to reduce your healthcare acquired infections (HAI's). Checkout our our courses to learn more about the ever present complication.
	Site/Device Care and Maintenance Keeping up to date on care and maintenance safety practices and complication prevention is part of our responsibility to patients. This section provides a variety of education on selecting and managing all types of peripheral and central venous devices.
	Ultrasound Training No matter what level of experience with ultrasound, we have courses for you or your staff
	Site Licensing With a vast selection of educational programs, you are able to choose any program or programs of interest. Save money and get so much more through a site license for your PICC/IV teams.
	Instructors See the first online PICC Instructor Training program designed to qualify you as a triainer.