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PICC Excellence Class

PIV425 When is a PIV NOT Indicated

Recognize when a peripheral IV may not fit the patient's needs. Explore treatment and patient factors that prompt consideration of other access options.

Program Details

About This Class

Know When to Reconsider Peripheral Access

Strengthen the judgment behind peripheral IV selection. This course examines situations in which a PIV may be unsuitable, including treatment characteristics and patient conditions that warrant additional consideration.

Review the risks and cautions discussed in the program, with attention to irritants, vesicants, and potential injury. The course complements insertion training by focusing on the decision that comes before the procedure.

What You Will Learn

  • Situations in which a PIV may be inappropriate
  • Patient conditions affecting peripheral access
  • Irritant and vesicant considerations
  • Treatment-related cautions and alternative access thinking

Who Should Attend

Clinicians involved in PIV assessment, device selection, and infusion planning.

Continuing Education

Provider and Accreditation Information

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15304
Continuing Nursing Education also provided through Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-1594
CNE status acceptable for all states within the USA