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IV Therapy

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This program is intended to provide the necessary skills to safely perform IV therapy. Professionals providing IV therapy must continually keep current as IV Therapy continues to change. During this course, students will receive instruction on performing IV therapy with a focus on anatomy and physiology, asepsis, the equipment and supplies necessary, review of drug calculations, pharmacology as it relates to IV therapy, and the practice of starting and running an IV.

This class is appropriate for Phlebotomists, RN's, LPN's and other caregivers looking to enhance and or refresh their IV Therapy skills. The program includes both hands-on lecture and classroom labs. There is no clinical externship or national certification objective included with this program. The purpose of this program is to prepare learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical facility.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Legal Issues in IV Therapy
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Site Selection and Device Placement
  • Infection Control and Safety Specific to IV Therapy
  • Set Up, Short Peripheral Insertion and Removal of Device
  • Pre-Insertion
  • Equipment Determination
  • IV Bag and Administration Set Preparation
  • Insertion Procedure
  • Therapy Discontinuation
  • Assessment and Documentation
  • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  • pH, Osmolality and Incompatibilities of Solutions and Medications
  • Reading a Medication Order
  • Withdrawing Medication from a Vial
  • Injection of Medication into an IV Port
  • Flushing Protocols
  • Fluid Regulation
  • Complications
  • General Blood Product Administration

Once you've completed the program requirements, a dedicated Externship Coordinator will reach out to you to arrange an externship with a local employer or organization in your chosen field. This is a great opportunity to get the hands-on, real-world experience employers are looking for!

Register at:

https://qcccuny.edu2.com/product/5129/iv-therapy

Schedule:

Tues/Thurs -6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sat. - 1:00pm - 3:30pm

IV Therapy Program - QCC

Tuition - $1,310; Total Hours – 50

HYBRID zoom with on-site labs

Location: 222-05 56th Ave. Bayside, NY 11364

Tuesday June 24 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday June 26 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday July 1 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday July 3 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday July 8 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday July 10 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Saturday July 12 1:00pm – 3:30pm – On site labs

Tuesday July 15 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday July 17 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday July 22 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday July 24 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Saturday July 26 1:00pm – 3:30pm –On site labs

Tuesday July 29 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday July 31 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday August 5 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday August 7 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Saturday August 9 1:00pm – 3:30pm – On site labs

Tuesday August 12 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Thursday August 14 6:00pm – 8:30pm

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What you'll learn

  • You will learn the necessary skills to safely perform IV therapy. You will receive instruction on performing IV therapy with a focus on anatomy and physiology, asepsis, the equipment and supplies necessary, review of drug calculations, pharmacology as it relates to IV therapy, and the practice of starting and running an IV.

Skills you'll gain

  • Prepare patient for IV
  • Insert the catheter
  • Dress and label venipuncture site