Whether you are a new graduate (or soon to be graduated), RN, RPN or LPN, Paramedic, Physician (or soon to be), or Physician’s Assistant, have little or no experience in IV infusion therapy or need a refresher to return to practice, this course is for you. Attendees obtain knowledge and skills to insert Peripheral Vascular Access Devices (PVADs), maintain all types of central vascular access devices (CVADs) and manage patients receiving infusion therapies in a variety of care settings.

The course will provide evidence-based education in vascular access and set standards for infusion therapy and patient safety, with an emphasis on high-risk settings such as home care, clinics and long-term care. The program is geared towards working health professionals who administer or manage VADs and infusion therapy for organizations.

The program will be delivered in a hybrid format (online and in-person) which includes four live webcasts in the evening and a skills laboratory workshop offered in-person. Virtual skills lab is available upon request.

How You Will Benefit:
Practice administering vascular access and infusion therapy in a simulated learning environment using devices such as vascular access devices, infusion pumps, and anatomical models. Increase confidence, skills, and expertise specific to the delivery of vascular access and infusion therapy such as venipuncture techniques, infection control techniques and others.

Develop theory, assessment and critical thinking to recognize and troubleshoot complications early and reduce malpractice and trauma.

Apply evidence-based best practices that comply with standards set by provincial, national regulatory bodies to optimize patient safety outcomes.