- Instructions
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Curriculum Navigation Instructions
- Pre-Assessment
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Pre-Assessment
- Curriculum
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Course Outline: Fundamentals of Peripheral Vascular Access
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Welcome
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Introduction to Vascular Access
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Legal Implications of PIV Practice
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Anatomy and Physiology of Peripheral Vascular Access
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Lifespan Considerations
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Infection Prevention
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Patient Assessment
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PIV Removal
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Definitions and Resources
- Post-Assessment
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Post-Assessment
- End-of-Activity Evaluation
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End-of-Activity Evaluation
- Course Completion
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Course Complete
PIV 101: Fundamentals of Peripheral Vascular Access
This course provides an overview of peripheral intravenous (PIV) access including the important fundamentals related to assessment, safety, management and best practices of IV Care.
This course provides training for the Fundamentals of Peripheral Vascular Access.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify professional responsibilities related to peripheral intravenous (PIV) access.
- Describe anatomical and physiological fundamental elements of vascular access.
- Summarize infection prevention strategies that support patient safety.
- Describe care standards for assessment, complication management and documentation.
- Apply PIV best practice to an unfolding patient case study.