IV Therapy Course (for the Expanded Role LPN)
This course fulfills the 40-hour minimum of IV Therapy theory. In addition to the theory portion, the student must participate in a 40-hour clinical in which a preceptor is required. Clinical students must complete all skills, activities, and procedures outlined on the clinical performance checklist and must do so at or above a satisfactory level.
At the successful completion of this course, the Licensed Practical Nurse will be skilled to: Correctly initiate peripheral IV therapy. , Correctly calculate prescribed IV infusion rate. , Provide ongoing care to the IV site. , Maintain patency of peripheral IV therapy lines using a flush solution. , Assist the Registered Nurse with central venous infusion by checking the infusion rate and changing the site dressing. , Observe and report patient responses to IV therapy. , Report, record and properly respond to complications or contraindications of IV therapy. , Discontinue peripheral IV therapy. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Per the…
Start Date: JUNE 10. End Date: JUNE 13. Registration Deadline: JUNE 3. Total Cost: $400. Contact: 601-643-8707.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Wesson, MS 39191.