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| Advanced Ultrasound Assessment | 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. | 4.0 | |
| UG125 ANTT: Key Concepts | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV305 Applying Best Practices to VAD Management | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV130 Applying Device Selection Practices | This program guides the clinician through the device selection process by methodically applying device selection practices to various patient conditions. | 1.0 | |
| PIV445 Assessment of PIV Site and Function | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Basic PICC Qualification Training | 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. | 8.0 | |
| PIV300 Basic Principles of Blood Draws | Follow step by step instructions for performing a blood draw through a vascular access device. | 1.0 | |
| PIV105 Basic Vein Anatomy | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV400 Basics of IV Administration | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV225 Bloodstream Infections: Indications and Improving Safety | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Bundles for Maintenance of PIVs and CVADs | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Care and Maintenance of PICC Lines | 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. | 2.0 | |
| Catheter Exchange | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV200 Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections | Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections is a program developed to provide essential education regarding the prevention of bloodstream infections. | 1.0 | |
| PIV205 Central Line Bundle Program | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Central Line Insertion Practices | 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. | 1.0 | |
| CLABSI What are We Missing? | 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. | 1.0 | |
| CLABSI: Implementing the Maintenance Bundle | This online course, webinar format, discusses CLABSI incidence, impact of prevention, peripheral catheter risk and efforts to reduced infection focused on the Maintenance Bundle. | 1.0 | |
| PIV310 Clinically Indicated Catheter Removal | Catheters are to be removed as soon as no longer clinically indicated. This program teaches the clinical indications that lead to catheter removal. | 1.0 | |
| PIV315 Complications with Vascular Access Devices - Part 1 | Part 1 of this series helps the clinician identify, manage and prevent vascular access device complications and promote patient safety. | 1.0 | |
| PIV320 Complications with Vascular Access Devices - Part 2 | Part 2 of this series continues to assist the clinician in identifying, managing and preventing vascular access device complications and promoting patient safety. | 1.0 | |
| PIV115 Components of a Vascular Access Device | 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. | 1.0 | |
| CVAD Daily Assessment | 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. | 1.0 | |
| CVAD Catheter Removal | The CVAD Catheter Removal program reviews when and how to safely remove a central venous access device. | 1.0 | |
| Deep Vein Thrombosis and How it Affects Vascular Access | This one hour online course, previously recorded webinar, provides discussion on issues and research related to deep vein thrombosis and vascular access | 1.0 | |
| PIV210 Disinfection Practices for Intravenous Therapy | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV110 Documentation | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV325 Drawing Blood Cultures - Preventing Contamination | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV330 Dressings and Dressing Changes for VADs | This program provides an evidence-based step-by-step process for performing a VAD dressing change. Includes competency checklist. | 1.0 | |
| ECG/Terminal Tip Positioning Systems | 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. | 2.0 | |
| PIV440 Final Steps of PIV Procedure | Learn what steps to complete following placement of a peripheral IV device that may increase dwell times and patient safety. | 1.0 | |
| PIV405 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV335 Flushing: The Science and Evidence | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV340 Function and Management of Needleless Connectors | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Guidelines and Standards: Changes that Impact You! | This one hour, previously recorded webinar, helps practitioners understand changes to guidelines and standards. | 1.0 | |
| PIV250 How to Create a Sterile Field | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV450 Identification and Prevention of Complications (PIV) | Learn methods to identify and prevent IV complications as well as interventions necessary when complications do arise. | 1.0 | |
| Implicit Bias in Healthcare | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV215 Infection Control Standards and Guidelines | 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 | 1.0 | |
| PIV235 Infection Prevention of CVADs | This program was developed to provide essential education regarding the prevention of bloodstream infections associated with the placement of central venous catheters. | 1.0 | |
| PIV240 Infection Prevention Strategies | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Inserting PICCs with Ultrasound | 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 | 5.0 | |
| Intentional VAD Selection | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Introduction to Mid-thigh Femoral Central Venous Catheters | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV120 Introduction to Vascular Access Devices | This product introduces and provides a brief description of the various types of vascular access devices available for use. | 1.0 | |
| Issues Associated with PICC Selection and Complication Prevention | A One hour plus online course, previously recorded webinar, is a Question and Answer discussion on issues associated with PICC Selection and Complication Prevention. | 1.0 | |
| PIV125 Legal Aspects of Infusion Therapy | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Management of Non-Thrombotic Catheter Occlusions | In this program, we analyze the causes, signs, symptoms and treatments for catheter occlusions that are not related to blood/thrombus formation. | 1.0 | |
| Management of Thrombotic Catheter Occlusions | Analyze the causes, signs, symptoms and treatment protocols for thrombotic occlusions. The course also provides strategies for the prevention of thrombotic occlusions with CVCs. | 1.0 | |
| PIV350 Methods of Securement | This course summarize the types of VAD dressings available today and provides tips for effective securement practices. | 1.0 | |
| Midline Assessment and Removal | Learn what steps to perform during each shift when assessing a midline catheter including necessity, function, dressing, infusates, patient feedback and more. | 1.0 | |
| Midline Validating Successful Insertion | Learn what steps can be taken during a midline insertion that lead to greater success and function of device following insertion. | 1.0 | |
| Midlines - Application and Use | This educational program provides an in-depth look at midline catheters including definitions, indications for use, benefits and a step-by-step insertion procedure. | 2.0 | |
| MIVAN Human Factors in CVAD Infections | MIVAN Round Table Discussion | 1.0 | |
| MIVAS - How to Establish an Effective Midline Program | Mi VAS Round Table Discussion | 1.0 | |
| Neonatal PICC Qualification Training Program | 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. | 8.0 | |
| PIV220 Outcome Based Evaluation | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV410 Parenteral Nutrition and Infusion Therapies | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Patient Safety with UGPIV | A one contact hour online course of a previously recorded webinar on Patient Safety with Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Catheter Insertions: The Need for Standardization | 1.0 | |
| Pediatric PICC Qualification Training | The Pediatric Insertion Training class is designed to train the nurse or physician for the insertion of pediatric PICCs. | 8.0 | |
| PIV430 Performing a PIV Insertion Procedure | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV415 Peripheral Vein Anatomy | Learn the anatomy of the forearm for safer PIV insertions. | 1.0 | |
| PICC Instructor Training Program | 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. | 3.0 | |
| PICC Preceptor Training Program | This course teaches the experienced PICC clinician how to adequately supervise and precept a new inserting clinician. | 1.0 | |
| PICC Site Assessment | This program defines site assessment and identifies the four reasons to perform a daily PICC site assessment. | 1.0 | |
| PIV455 PIV Blood Draws and Blood Transfusions | This course covers the basics of blood draws from a peripheral catheter and key aspects of blood transfusion administration. | 1.0 | |
| PIV420 PIV Pre Insertion Assessment | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV435 PIV Validating Successful Insertion | Learn the steps necessary to validate a successful PIV insertion prior to applying dressing and breaking down your field. | 1.0 | |
| PIV245 Principles of Infection Control and Prevention | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV355 Safe IV Patient Care | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Science of Blood Flow and Hemodilution | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Step by Step Ultrasound Guided PICC Insertion | 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. | 1.0 | |
| The Importance of Evidence-Based Practices | Learn what evidence-based practices are and how integrating them into your daily practice leads to increased patient safety and improved patient outcomes. | 1.0 | |
| UG140 UGPIV Validating Success | 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. | 1.0 | |
| UG110 Ultrasound - What Do I See On The Screen? | 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. | 1.0 | |
| UG135 Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Catheter Insertion | 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. | 2.0 | |
| Ultrasound Guided PICC Tips and Tricks | This program teaches techniques that increase insertion success rates using ultrasound guidance for PICC insertions. | 1.0 | |
| PIV100 Understanding MAGIC | 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! | 1.0 | |
| UG105 Understanding the Basics of Ultrasound | 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. | 1.0 | |
| VAD Assessment Best Practices | This course provides an overview for Vascular Access Device assessment which is key for increasing patient safety and positive patient outcomes. | 1.0 | |
| Vascular Access Device Selection | 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 **** | 1.0 | |
| UG115 Vein Anatomy For UGPIV | This program focuses on vein anatomy, surrounding structures, and best vein location when using an ultrasound-guided peripheral catheter. | 1.0 | |
| UG120 Vein and Catheter Selection for UGPIV | 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. | 1.0 | |
| Vessel Health and Preservation | This program introduces the Vessel Health and Preservation model, which provides a pathway for the selection, placement and care of vascular access devices. | 1.0 | |
| What Does Safety Mean for Vascular Access | 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. | 1.0 | |
| When is a Midline NOT Indicated | Learn when a midline is NOT the device of choice for your patient. | 1.0 | |
| PIV425 When is a PIV NOT Indicated | 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. | 1.0 | |
| UG130 Preparation for UGPIV with Key Signs | The Preparation for UGPIV with Needling Key Signs course is an overview of how best to prepare for the UGPIV insertion process. | 1.0 | |
| Midline Insertion Procedure | This course covers everything you need to know about midline catheter insertion. | 1.0 | |
| Midline Types and Insertion Tips | Study Midline catheter types and insertion techniques. | 1.0 | |
| PIV460 IV Therapy Mastery Certificate Exam | 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. | 0.0 | |
| UG100 Welcome to UGPIV Mastery and Pre-Test Confidence Assessment | 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. | 1.0 | |
| UG150 Conclusion UGPIV Mastery and Post-Test Confidence Assessment | 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. | 1.0 | |
| PIV230 ANTT Key Concepts | 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. | 1.0 | |
| CNPI Certified Neonatal PICC Inserter | 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. | 0.0 | |
| UG145 UGPIV Mastery Certificate Guidance Course | 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! | 1.0 | |
| UG155 UGPIV Mastery Certificate Exam | 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. | 0.0 | |
| CPUI Study Guide: PICC Ultrasound Education | 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. | 3.0 | |