CPUI Study Guide: PICC Ultrasound Education

Are you looking to become a Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI) and add a new area of expertise to your portfolio? The CPUI credentials from the PICC Certification Program validate your advanced knowledge and practice in this specialized field. It is important to note that CPUI certification acknowledges your dedication but does not independently verify competency. Rest assured, PICC Excellence is here to certify that you have met the standards of knowledge and training required for this credential.

The CPUI Study Guide for PICC Certification is a complete, scalable review solution for organizations committed to raising their vascular access standards. The CPUI Study Guide is a quick review in preparation for taking the Certification Exam. Following completion of the review the online proctored examination is engaged for the user. This Certification program delivers evidence-based instruction and content review, along with examination access, designed for busy healthcare environments—accessible anytime, anywhere with an internet connection. Includes online study review and exam access.

CPUI Qualifications:

• Complete the application to qualify for CPUI PICC Certification
• Validate education of at least 8 hours for Basic PICC training
• Complete a PICC insertion with supervised competency assessment
• Gain verification of insertion history of at least 24 ultrasound guided PICC insertions
• Provide copy of professional license and attestation

Eligibility:

• Licensed clinicians with scope of practice including PICC insertions.
• Completion of application with all qualifications

CPUI Exam Specifications:

• 3 Online Course CE Study Guide Credits included for continuing education requirements
• 1 Study Guide included as course materials
• 200 Question Certification Exam ensuring thorough knowledge assessment
• Upon successful completion 3 Year Certification with renewal requirements 

What the Exam Validates for Your Organization:

• Best practice PICC ultrasound insertion techniques
• Advanced anatomy knowledge for optimal site selection
• Evidence-based catheter selection protocols
• Infection prevention standards and procedures
• Ultrasound technology utilization and management
• Advanced vascular access management skills

What’s Included for Your Organization:

• Complete, evidence-based training and credentialing pathway for all clinical staff
• Self-paced online course covering PICC insertion protocols
• Printable skill checklists and competency assessment tools for supervisory use
• Credentialing documentation designed to support hospital compliance and audit readiness
• Clear pathway to CPUI certification for individual staff members
• Administrative tracking and reporting capabilities

Your ROI as a Hospital Manager:

• Risk Reduction: Standardized competency reduces insertion complications and liability exposure
• Compliance Assurance: Documentation supports credentialing standards and audit requirements
• Improved Outcomes: Consistent techniques across your PICC team enhance patient safety
• Staff Confidence: Well-trained teams perform more effectively with less supervision
• Quality Metrics: Standardized protocols support your facility’s quality indicators
• Professional Development: Certification opportunities improve staff retention and job satisfaction

CPUI Certification For:

• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants (PAs)
• Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
• Radiology Technologists (RTs/RPAs)
• Infusion Nurses
• Physicians, Residents (MDs/DOs)

Whether you’re training individual staff members, your entire PICC team, or multiple departments, CNPI provides a clear, high-quality pathway to PICC credentialing that meets your organizational needs.

Organizational Benefits by Role:

• For Your Clinicians: Evidence-based learning builds confidence and proves competence
• For Your Educators: Turnkey system eliminates repetitive basic training, freeing them to focus on advanced leadership
• For Your Facility: Ensures consistency, reduces risk, and meets credentialing standards
• For Your PICC Teams: Aligns staff on best practices for safer, faster, more effective patient care

How the Program Works for Your Organization

1. Select License Level — Enroll individuals or choose department-wide access.
2. Administrative Setup — Each clinician receives login credentials with full access to tools and resources.
3. Guided Training Path — Staff complete structured educational modules, assessments, and skill validation.
4. Optional Certification — Clinicians pursue CPUI certification with full online exam preparation support.
5. Documentation & Support — Completion records provided for compliance audits and credentialing files.

Certification Requirements

To achieve CPUI certification, staff must provide:

• Proof of at least 8 hours of PICC insertion training
• A documented supervised insertion (within 60 days) using the competency checklist
• At least 24 successful ultrasound guided PICC insertions (within 12 months), supervisor-documented
• A current professional license
• A completed application packet

Administrative Advantages You’ll Appreciate

• Standardized Training: Build consistent competency across your facility.
• Audit-Ready Documentation: Always prepared for compliance and credentialing reviews.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor team advancement and certification achievements.
• Risk Management: Evidence-based methods reduce liability and safeguard patient care.
• Quality Assurance: Training and Certification aligned with industry standards supports accreditation goals.

Ready to Protect Your PICC Operations for Adult and Pediatric Patients?

Implement standardized training, support clinical growth, and protect your patients with a credentialing system built for real-world practice and organizational excellence.