IV Therapy Mastery Certificate Bundle

Connect IV Therapy Education With a Mastery Pathway

Organize a substantial IV therapy education plan in one bundle. The collection brings together the Foundations of Vascular Access, Infection Prevention Essentials, VAD Management, and Peripheral IV Therapy learning areas, along with the listed mastery examination components.

Progress from anatomy and device selection to aseptic practice, maintenance, insertion, and complication awareness. The breadth of the coursework supports clinicians seeking a structured review and educators coordinating learning across the care process.

Learning Areas

• Vascular access foundations and selection
• Infection prevention and aseptic practice
• Device management and complication awareness
• Peripheral IV procedures and infusion therapies

Included Courses and Components

• PIV130 Applying Device Selection Practices
• PIV100 Understanding MAGIC
• PIV105 Basic Vein Anatomy
• PIV115 Components of a Vascular Access Device
• PIV110 Documentation
• PIV120 Introduction to Vascular Access Devices
• PIV125 Legal Aspects of Infusion Therapy
• PIV225 Bloodstream Infections: Indications and Improving Safety
• PIV200 Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections
• PIV205 Central Line Bundle Program
• PIV210 Disinfection Practices for Intravenous Therapy
• PIV215 Infection Control Standards and Guidelines
• PIV235 Infection Prevention of CVADs
• PIV240 Infection Prevention Strategies
• PIV245 Principles of Infection Control and Prevention
• PIV230 ANTT Key Concepts
• PIV250 How to Create a Sterile Field
• PIV305 Applying Best Practices to VAD Management
• PIV300 Basic Principles of Blood Draws
• PIV310 Clinically Indicated Catheter Removal
• PIV315 Complications with Vascular Access Devices - Part 1
• PIV320 Complications with Vascular Access Devices - Part 2
• PIV325 Drawing Blood Cultures - Preventing Contamination
• PIV330 Dressings and Dressing Changes for VADs
• PIV335 Flushing: The Science and Evidence
• PIV340 Function and Management of Needleless Connectors
• PIV350 Methods of Securement
• PIV355 Safe IV Patient Care
• PIV400 Basics of IV Administration
• PIV405 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
• PIV410 Parenteral Nutrition and Infusion Therapies
• PIV415 Peripheral Vein Anatomy
• PIV420 PIV Pre Insertion Assessment
• PIV425 When is a PIV NOT Indicated
• PIV430 Performing a PIV Insertion Procedure
• PIV435 PIV Validating Successful Insertion
• PIV440 Final Steps of PIV Procedure
• PIV445 Assessment of PIV Site and Function
• PIV450 Identification and Prevention of Complications (PIV)
• PIV455 PIV Blood Draws and Blood Transfusions
• PIV460 IV Therapy Mastery Certificate Exam
• Peripheral Catheter Mastery Exam

Plan for the IV Therapy Mastery Requirements

The IV Therapy Mastery Certificate application includes professional licensure, at least one year of peripheral IV therapy practice, 40 hours of vascular access education completed within the preceding three years, a minimum six-hour clinical practicum within the preceding 12 months, and supervisor-signed competency assessments within the preceding 12 months. The required assessments cover PIV insertion, dressing change, venipuncture, and catheter removal.

Examination and Recognition

The included IV Therapy Mastery Certificate Exam is a 100-question examination. The bundle also lists the Peripheral Catheter Mastery Exam as a separate component. Follow the requirements associated with each examination and application. The IV Therapy Mastery Certificate recognizes the program standards of knowledge and training; clinical competency is established by the employer or preceptor.

Who Should Attend

Clinicians pursuing an IV therapy mastery pathway and educators supporting comprehensive infusion learning.