This educational program is for clinicians who already know how to place PICCs using Ultrasound technology and are ready to take their practice to the next level.

This program provides the parameters for Standard versus Sterile ANTT; when to use each and how to set up the work space and supplies to protect key parts and sites to promote patient safety.

Proper management of vascular access devices is essential for positive patient outcomes and safety. This course provides information and guidelines regarding the best practices and management of VAD in order to achieve these outcomes.

This program guides the clinician through the device selection process by methodically applying device selection practices to various patient conditions.

This program provides the clinician with the purpose and necessity for regular assessments of peripheral intravenous catheters in order to promote patient safety and reduce the severity of complications.

This course addresses everything you need to know to begin placing PICCs under supervision. After completion of the program and the post test, you will perform a supervised simulated insertion at your facility or at a training facility. NOTE: This is a prerequisite course in the PICC Certification program.

Follow step by step instructions for performing a blood draw through a vascular access device.

This program provides an overview of basic vein anatomy including descriptions of the three layers of the vein and the function valves play in venipuncture and catheter advancement.

This course is meticulously designed to transform you into a competent, confident professional, well-versed in every aspect of this critical medical procedure. It provides the practical aspects of IV administration.

This program defines CABSI, CLABSI, and CRBSI. We will discuss risk of infection as well as provide criteria to verify CLABSI and CRBSI. Emphasis is placed on methods of prevention and improvement strategies.

A one-hour online course, previously recorded webinar, describing best practice measures for PIV and CVAD. Discussion of practice and evidence supporting research that promotes improved outcomes.

This program is highly recommended for anyone who cares for or maintains PICCs or any central device. This program discusses, explains, and demonstrates various topics of PICC Care and Maintenance.

This program offers the medical professional, active in the insertion of Midlines and/or Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, the opportunity to receive updated, advanced information on Catheter Exchange.

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections is a program developed to provide essential education regarding the prevention of bloodstream infections.

In an effort to reduce the infection rate of intravascular catheters, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has issued a care bundle known as the Central Line Bundle based on recommendations established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The program will explain how each of these individual steps is performed based on current standards and guidelines to reduce central line associated infections.

PICCs must be aseptically cared for. In this program, we discuss, explain and demonstrate various aspects of PICC and central catheter insertion with an emphasis on infection prevention.

A one hour online course, previously recorded webinar, discussion on the most frequent invasive procedure performed by nurses in acute care. The webinar investigates common breaks in aseptic technique and methods to prevent complications i.e. CLABSI.

This online course, webinar format, discusses CLABSI incidence, impact of prevention, peripheral catheter risk and efforts to reduced infection focused on the Maintenance Bundle.

Catheters are to be removed as soon as no longer clinically indicated. This program teaches the clinical indications that lead to catheter removal.

Part 1 of this series helps the clinician identify, manage and prevent vascular access device complications and promote patient safety.

Part 2 of this series continues to assist the clinician in identifying, managing and preventing vascular access device complications and promoting patient safety.

In this program, we identify the common components that comprise a vascular access device - from luers to lumens, hubs and clamps. To effectively work with these devices, you must first understand all the components.

This program provides information on determining the need for a central venous access device, requirements for daily assessment, functional problems, and when removal is required. It provides the clinician with information on the proper functioning of the device and catheter removal.

The CVAD Catheter Removal program reviews when and how to safely remove a central venous access device.

This one hour online course, previously recorded webinar, provides discussion on issues and research related to deep vein thrombosis and vascular access

The patient's risk of infection are reduced through good disinfection practices on skin, intravenous access surfaces and equipment. This program discusses the WHY, WHAT and HOW to effectively perform disinfection of the skin and access sites to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Learn to provide comprehensive, precise documentation to fully communicate the status and needs of a patient and the care you have provided to each clinician involved in patient care.

Blood cultures provide important diagnostic information regarding patient symptoms and to ensure accurate treatment. Therefore, proper techniques for drawing blood cultures must be followed. This course provides vital information on how to prevent contamination of blood cultures.

This program provides an evidence-based step-by-step process for performing a VAD dressing change. Includes competency checklist.

The ECG/Terminal Tip Positioning Systems program teaches you how and why the electrocardiogram (ECG) is an effective system for guided tip positioning of a central venous catheter.

Learn what steps to complete following placement of a peripheral IV device that may increase dwell times and patient safety.

The goal of this course is to recognize and provide the appropriate intervention when an imbalance of electrolytes and fluids occurs with the patient condition, avoid actions that might negatively impact a patient receiving intravenous therapy, while also understanding the application of key principles that promote health and healing.

Learn when and how to effectively flush a catheter to keep your patients safe and their devices functioning optimally. Hint: technique and volume do matter.

Learn the ABC's of needleless connectors, including purpose, guidelines and standards, how to disinfect, when to change and how they are categorized and function.

This one hour, previously recorded webinar, helps practitioners understand changes to guidelines and standards.

In this program, we describe the importance of creating an environment that prevents the transfer of microorganisms to the patient during a vascular access procedure, then provide step by step instructions for how to set up a sterile field prior to a vascular access procedure.

Learn methods to identify and prevent IV complications as well as interventions necessary when complications do arise.

This program addresses implicit bias in healthcare. It provides tools to recognize unconsciously held bias with regard to specific groups in order to improve health equity.

Infection control is imperative for proper patient care and positive outcomes. Therefore, specific organizations have published standards, guidelines and recommendations to be implemented for vascular access infection control. This program provides the clinician with information for each of these organizations along a centralized location for established patient safety standards and guidelines

This program was developed to provide essential education regarding the prevention of bloodstream infections associated with the placement of central venous catheters.

This program provides the clinician with the different types of prevention infection strategies for vascular access devices. These strategies include proper insertion, maintenance and methods to reduce contamination. Following these strategies promotes better outcomes for patients.

Many hospitals have added portable ultrasound units to their IV team's arsenal of tools for locating veins. Inserting PICCs with Ultrasound includes an insertion, patient education and dressing on the completed insertion. We recommend completing this course in conjunction with the Basic PICC Qualification Training Program

In this program, we define and outline the specific goals for device selection and then review the eight factors to consider for each patient prior to the final selection of a vascular access device.

This course on the Mid-Thigh Femoral Catheter provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and procedure. The course incorporates engaging visuals, video and detailed content to fully illustrate the training required to implement this type of vascular access into your current acute care setting.

This product introduces and provides a brief description of the various types of vascular access devices available for use.

A One hour plus online course, previously recorded webinar, is a Question and Answer discussion on issues associated with PICC Selection and Complication Prevention.

Standard of Practice. Standard of Care. Medical liability. Negligence. Learn the definition of these terms and what actions are expected of you when caring for patients.

In this program, we analyze the causes, signs, symptoms and treatments for catheter occlusions that are not related to blood/thrombus formation.

Analyze the causes, signs, symptoms and treatment protocols for thrombotic occlusions. The course also provides strategies for the prevention of thrombotic occlusions with CVCs.

This course summarize the types of VAD dressings available today and provides tips for effective securement practices.

Learn what steps to perform during each shift when assessing a midline catheter including necessity, function, dressing, infusates, patient feedback and more.

Learn what steps can be taken during a midline insertion that lead to greater success and function of device following insertion.

This educational program provides an in-depth look at midline catheters including definitions, indications for use, benefits and a step-by-step insertion procedure.

MIVAN Round Table Discussion

Mi VAS Round Table Discussion

This course provides complete education to meet the didactic requirements of PICC training for neonatal and infants. The focus of this training is inserting PICCs for neonates and newborn infants to approximately 6 months of age.

Implementing outcome measurement and data collection for vascular access can aid in the identification of gaps and areas requiring improvement. This course reviews different processes, steps, initiatives, and surveillance methods that promote a successful, sustained program regarding outcome monitoring.

The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of parenteral nutrition. It educates the clinician on how to administer the appropriate care for patients requiring parenteral nutrition and other intravenous infusions.

A one contact hour online course of a previously recorded webinar on Patient Safety with Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Catheter Insertions: The Need for Standardization

The Pediatric Insertion Training class is designed to train the nurse or physician for the insertion of pediatric PICCs.

It is important for the clinician to develop proper clinical skills that promote safe peripheral catheter patient insertion and procedural success. This program provides the steps that lead to the most successful insertions.

Learn the anatomy of the forearm for safer PIV insertions.

Is teaching one of your callings? Do you feel you have knowledge and experience that others could benefit from? Learn how to become a PICC instructor.

This course teaches the experienced PICC clinician how to adequately supervise and precept a new inserting clinician.

This program defines site assessment and identifies the four reasons to perform a daily PICC site assessment.

This course covers the basics of blood draws from a peripheral catheter and key aspects of blood transfusion administration.

This course provides information to assess the safety and to ensure a PIV is truly indicated for the patient prior to the place of a peripheral catheter. This course educates the clinician on the steps to assess the patient's medical history, treatment, and current level of impairment to confirm medications are peripherally compatible.

Learn the steps necessary to validate a successful PIV insertion prior to applying dressing and breaking down your field.

Infection prevention practices reduce serious risk to the patient. Infections a patient can get while having an intravenous device are serious with central catheter infections posing the most serious. This program guides the clinician through key infection prevention strategies and safe practices.

In this program, we review the daily best practices for vascular access devices known to prevent infection and complications including importance of cleansing, daily assessing the insertion site, and basics of flushing the catheter.

This is a one-hour online course of a previously recorded webinar focused on the Science of Blood Flow and Hemodilution for Infusion Related Vessel Health.

Learning to use ultrasound to aid critical thinking for vein selection is the essence of this program. In this course we focus on ultrasound use for PICC placement at the bedside, specifically vessel identification and visualization to aid needle access.

Learn what evidence-based practices are and how integrating them into your daily practice leads to increased patient safety and improved patient outcomes.

Failure rates for clinicians new to ultrasound-guided PIV are high within the first 24 hours of placement. This program provides information on proper techniques of ultrasound-guided PIV through validation that insertion is correct to reduce failure rates and complications.

The program takes a close look at images seen on an ultrasound screen and describes how the user can identify and assess the health of various anatomical structures.

The Ultrasound-Guided PIV program is a new and innovative program designed to provide hospitals and individuals with information and steps for the insertion of PIVs using ultrasound guidance.

This program teaches techniques that increase insertion success rates using ultrasound guidance for PICC insertions.

This program introduces MAGIC, The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters, whose purpose was to establish guidance for vascular access device selection by applying evidence for the selection of a peripheral versus a central device. Learn the magic of MAGIC!

Adding ultrasound guidance to an existing PICC program increases the rate of successful insertions to an average of greater than 90%. This short program is for the beginner user and covers the basics of the ultrasound.

This course provides an overview for Vascular Access Device assessment which is key for increasing patient safety and positive patient outcomes.

This course covers What, When, and How to Decide the best device to use for patients requiring vascular access. **** Deactivated 12/18/23 - Recommend Course #170 from VHP "Intentional VAD Selection" instead as replacement ****

This program focuses on vein anatomy, surrounding structures, and best vein location when using an ultrasound-guided peripheral catheter.

Ultrasound-guided PIV is becoming more popular. This is due to higher overall and first-pass success rates and lower complication rates. This course provides the clinician with the appropriate information and guidelines for ultrasound-guided PIV placement.

This program introduces the Vessel Health and Preservation model, which provides a pathway for the selection, placement and care of vascular access devices.

This online course, webinar format, deals with the issue of patient safety: what does it mean, what are some actual cases and how they can be avoided.

Learn when a midline is NOT the device of choice for your patient.

While many patients can have their vascular access needs met with peripheral intravenous catheters, there are certain situations and conditions when different device choices should be recommended.
This program examines situations and conditions when a PIV is not appropriate, and provides best options and considerations in making the appropriate device selection.

The Preparation for UGPIV with Needling Key Signs course is an overview of how best to prepare for the UGPIV insertion process.

This course covers everything you need to know about midline catheter insertion.

Study Midline catheter types and insertion techniques.

The IV Therapy Mastery Certificate provides demonstrable proof of knowledge, skills and experience for defined areas within the scope of practice for the clinician performing peripheral intravenous therapies.

The Pre-Test Confidence UGPIV Tool located below in the Take Test link is a questionnaire allowing a snapshot of where you are educationally with UGPIV insertions.

The Post-Test Confidence UGPIV Tool located below in the Take Test link is a questionnaire allowing a snapshot of where you are after completing all courses in the UGPIV Mastery Program.

This program provides the parameters for Standard versus Sterile ANTT; when to use each and how to set up the work space and supplies to protect key parts and sites to promote patient safety.

Pathway to Expert - The Certified Neonatal PICC Inserter CNPI credentials provides the vascular access clinician and the patient with validation of your higher level of practice and knowledge in the field of Neonatal PICC placement.

UGPIV Mastery Certificate Guidance course is a comprehensive educational program designed to guide the learner or facility to achieve mastery of the insertion procedure while establishing train the trainer preceptors for future learning needs. Want to ensure proficiency of the UGPIV procedure, minimizing complications and maximizing dwell time? Use this UGPIV Mastery Certificate system to establish a highly trained team!

The UGPIV Mastery Certificate (UGPIVMC) Exam demonstrates and validates the clinicians ability to perform ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous therapy with a high level of skill, knowledge and experience.

Pathway to Expert - The Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI) credentials (PICC Certification Program) provides the vascular access clinician and the patient with validation of your higher level of practice and knowledge in the field of PICC placement.