The Peripheral IV Therapy Bundle is the essential starting point, designed for nurses, medical assistants, allied health professionals, and students seeking to gain or strengthen their skills with peripheral IV insertion and care. Whether you’re just beginning or want to reinforce your knowledge, this program offers a comprehensive, up-to-date education rooted in clinical standards on the essentials of peripheral IV therapy.
Delivered entirely online, the program allows you to learn anytime, anywhere, to progress at your own pace while building confidence in every aspect of PIV therapy—from site selection to complication management. With clear instruction, demonstration videos, and guidelines, you’ll gain the tools to improve patient outcomes and achieve success with peripheral IVs.
What You Will Learn:
✔️ Core principles of IV fluid administration and infusion therapy
✔️ Vein anatomy for accurate site selection in the forearm and upper extremities
✔️ How to identify optimal sites for PIV insertion
✔️ Step-by-step guidance for safe, effective PIV insertion and removal
✔️ Best practices for verifying placement and monitoring for compatibility
✔️ Contraindications and how to assess patient-specific insertion risks
✔️ Prevention and treatment of infiltration, phlebitis, and other common complications
✔️ Proper care and maintenance of peripheral IV sites
✔️ Use of PIVs for blood draws, transfusions, and parenteral nutrition
✔️ Best practices for infection prevention and site care protocols
Completing the Peripheral IV Therapy Bundle is an excellent foundation for clinicians preparing to pursue the IV Therapy Mastery Certificate and earn advanced credentials in IV therapy.
Why This Course Matters
Peripheral IV therapy is one of the most commonly performed clinical procedures—yet improper technique, poor site selection, or lack of maintenance knowledge can lead to complications and therapy failure.
This training ensures clinicians are equipped with the latest standards in peripheral IV care, helping reduce insertion errors, improve patient outcomes, and lower overall healthcare costs. Completing this bundle prepares you to pursue the IV Therapy Mastery Certificate, an advanced credential in vascular access that further validates your skills and commitment to excellence.
Whether you’re starting your clinical journey or enhancing existing practice, this course empowers you to deliver safer, better outcomes through more confidence and competent IV care—every time.