Placing a vascular access device is just the beginning of its use in patient care. In the Vascular Access Device Fundamentals Bundle, clinicians learn how to maintain the device for the longest duration of the patient’s treatment, from placement to removal. This bundle covers best practices for device maintenance, securement, flushing, dressing changes, and complication prevention—ensuring safe and effective IV therapy for every patient—all through a flexible, self-paced online platform.
Enhance your clinical confidence—master the skills to maintain vascular access devices safely and effectively from start to finish.
Enroll today to master the essential skills of device management!
This Vascular Access Device Fundamentals Bundle is recommended for clinicians who take pride in performing vascular access device care at the top of their game. It is designed for healthcare professionals who want to be the go-to clinician for vascular access device maintenance in their facility. Whether you’re a bedside nurse, vascular access team member, or intensive care specialist, this bundle equips you with the practical knowledge needed to maintain device function, minimize complications, and protect patient safety.
All courses are delivered through a flexible, self-paced online platform, accessible 24/7 from any device—making it easy to fit training into your schedule while reinforcing best practices for patient safety and clinical excellence.
✔️ Evidence-based practices for managing all types of vascular access devices (PIVs, midlines, PICCs, and central lines)
✔️ How to perform blood draws through VADs, preserving catheter integrity, while avoiding contamination
✔️ Identification and management of common complications, including occlusion and phlebitis
✔️ Proper securement methods and dressing change protocols to reduce dislodgement and infection
✔️ Effective flushing techniques that preserve catheter patency and prevent blockages
✔️ Best practices for needleless connector care and maintenance
✔️ Safety and compliance standards for infection prevention in IV therapy
✔️ Clinical indications and procedures for catheter removal
✔️ Safe IV patient care
Ongoing management of vascular access devices is critical to patient safety. Inconsistent care, improper flushing, or overlooked dressing changes can lead to infections, occlusions, and therapy delays—all of which impact outcomes and increase healthcare costs.
The Vascular Access Device Fundamentals Bundle empowers clinicians with the practical skills and current standards needed to maintain VADs confidently and competently. From preventing complications to supporting optimal therapy delivery, this course sets the standard—ensuring your patients receive safe, consistent, and high-quality vascular access care.
Completing this bundle represents a valuable step toward advanced credentials, including the IV Therapy Mastery Learning Certificate, positioning you as a trusted, key quality contributor and resource in vascular access device maintenance within your facility.