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IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course

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BVNPT CE Provider Approval Code: V-10924

BVNPT Course Provider Approval Code: IB-2838

Course Schedule:  IVBW Group 43 – April 27-28, May 4-5, 2024

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BVNPT CE Provider Approval Code: V-10924

BVNPT Course Provider Approval Code: IB-2838

Course Schedule: TBD

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BVNPT CE Provider Approval Code: V-10861

BVNPT Course Provider Approval Code: IB-2813

Course Schedule: IVBW Group 14 – April 13-14, 20-21, 2024

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BVNPT CE Provider Approval Code: V-10925

BVNPT Course Provider Approval Code: IB-15126

Course Schedule: IVBW Group 46 – May 18-19, 25-26, 2024

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About the IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course

Mission

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ mission is to offer quality allied health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills, career-focused education, and hands-on practical experience by empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career goals.

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Description

The IV course is intended for professionals who need continuing education. The course is designed to safely enable the Licensed Vocational Nurse to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy in a clinical setting.

 

The course covers IV therapy, arterial puncture, and blood withdrawal. It will prepare students to do the following: recognize complications and reactions, identify the role of IV therapy, differentiate actions, dosages, side effects, nursing implications, and more.

 

The non-accredited course will bring participants up-to-date knowledge and skills. This is a 36-hour course consisting of 27 hours of lecture and nine (9) hours of clinical experience. LVNs who complete the course will be certified by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners to initiate and superimpose intravenous fluids and blood withdrawal.

 

The course is three nine-hour days of didactic training on the theory behind intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal practices and principles. It also includes one nine-hour day of clinical practicum in the clinical skills lab setting.

 

Each student must complete a minimum of three individually supervised successful venipunctures and three individually supervised skin punctures (capillary blood withdrawal) on live human subjects. The standard completion time for this course is one week, excluding any holidays and vacation times.

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Goals and Objectives

  • Recognize the role of the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Vocational Nurse in IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal.
  • List factors that affect the flow rates of IV solutions.
  • Describe the proper use of specific IV therapy, arterial puncture, and blood withdrawal equipment.
  • Initiate IV therapy, blood withdrawal, arterial puncture utilizing nursing precautions, or patient safety by:
    • Preparing the patient psychologically.
    • Explaining the rationale for blood withdrawal, arterial punctures, and venipunctures.
    • Differentiating between the types of skin puncture, venipunctures, and arterial devices and their appropriate uses.
    • Differentiating between skin puncture, arterial puncture, and venipunctures.
    • Distinguishing between types of intravenous solutions and their appropriateness.
    • Preparing equipment properly and aseptically.
    • Selecting and correctly preparing the most appropriate vein for venipunctures, blood withdrawal, or arterial puncture.
    • Preparing the site in a manner that reduces the chance of infection.
    • Performing venipunctures utilizing the direct or indirect method.
    • Performing blood withdrawal utilizing skin puncture (vacutainer, butterfly, syringe), arterial puncture, or venipunctures.
    • Dressing site according to policy.
    • Securing and immobilizing devices appropriately and safely.
    • Regulating the flow rate and fluid accurately.
    • Documenting on the medical records.
  • Recognize complications related to blood withdrawal, arterial punctures, and venipunctures.
  • Recognize local and systemic reactions related to intravenous therapy.
  • List the nursing measures taken to reduce local and systemic reactions.
  • Note five reasons to discontinue and restart IV devices.
  • Detail the cause and differentiate clinical symptoms of electrolyte imbalances.
  • Identify the role of IV therapy and pH balance.
  • List the causes of pH imbalances.
  • Differentiate actions, dosages, side effects, and nursing implications of specified intravenous solutions.
  • Correlate the IV fluid container label with the solution’s name, as commonly ordered.
  • List the usual components of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
  • Identify nursing precautions relating to TPN.
  • Recognize safety techniques utilized in blood transfusions.
  • Recognize types of transfusion reactions.
  • List nursing actions that are taken when a blood transfusion occurs.
  • Examine the differences between techniques used in adult and pediatric IV therapy.
  • Discuss situations related to IV therapy and its legal implications.
  • Describe appropriate ways of minimizing legal risks in IV therapy and blood withdrawal practice.
  • Identify the safety precautions regarding administering IV fluids, withdrawing blood, and testing adequate circulation about the arterial puncture site.

 

Class schedules are subject to change. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts might cancel the upcoming course schedule if the minimum enrollment of 15 students is not met within one week of the proposed start date. Students who opt not to register for the following course schedule will be subject to the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ Continuing Education Courses Refund Policy.

 

Participants must bring a volunteer to participate in the venipuncture skills check to complete the course’s clinical portion on the final day.

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Discuss the structure and function of veins.
  2. Identify the names and the locations of the veins most suitable for phlebotomy and cannulation/venipuncture.
  3. Assemble equipment and supplies needed to collect blood and cannulation/venipuncture, and discuss the correct use.
  4. Demonstrate the steps in performing blood collection and cannulation/venipuncture procedures.
  5. Assess the techniques and equipment used to minimize biohazard exposure in blood collection and cannulation/venipuncture.
  6. Evaluate procedural blood collection and cannulation/venipuncture errors and discuss remedies for each.
  7. Differentiate complications associated with blood collection and cannulation/venipuncture and their effect on the quality of laboratory results.

Accreditation and Approval

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone(301) 291-7550
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ABHES Website: abhes.org

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone(888) 370-7589
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BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is an approved course provider by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) to offer the IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification Course.

BVNPT Mailing Address:
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833

BVNPT Phone(916) 263-7800
BVNPT EmailGeneral
BVNPT Website: bvnpt.ca.gov

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Outline & Course Description

Course Number Title Clock Hours Quarter Credit Hours
VN 500 Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification for Licensed Vocational Nurses 36.0 0.0

This is a 36-hour course consisting of 27 hours of lecture and nine (9) hours of clinical experience. The course is designed to safely enable the Licensed Vocational Nurse to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy in the clinical setting.

LVNs completing the course will be certified by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners to initiate and superimpose intravenous fluids and blood withdrawal.

Total 36.0 0.0

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Fees

The tables below reflect the upcoming future starts only.

 

IV THERAPY AND BLOOD WITHDRAWAL COURSE FEES*
For Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Students and Graduates
COST
Seat Reservation Fee (Non-Refundable)$100.00
Tuition Fee$333.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)$0.00
TOTAL COURSE COST$433.00

 

IV THERAPY AND BLOOD WITHDRAWAL COURSE FEES*
For Non-Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Students and Graduates
COST
Seat Reservation Fee (Non-Refundable)$100.00
Tuition Fee$396.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)$0.00
TOTAL COURSE COST$496.00

 

Textbooks are loaned to the student by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. If the textbook is not returned in usable condition, the student will be responsible for the $125.00 cost. Certificates will not be released until all financial obligations with the school have been met.

Registration for the IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course

Before registration, applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

  • Provide valid photo identification
  • Provide proof of one of the following:
    • A current and valid California LVN license.
    • Senior standing in a CA VN Program with successful completion of Module IV.
    • A graduate of a California Vocational Nurse program.
    • Interim Permit status for California LVN licensure.
    • Licensed RN (CA state).
    • A licensed physician (CA state).

 

Applicants must register online through our website. To complete registration, the applicant must select the IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Course on the CE Courses page (This Page).

 

Choose an appropriate campus and desired start date and click the Registration button. Follow the required steps to complete registration. Students must contact admission advisors to follow up on the completion of registration.

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Certification

All participants must bring a volunteer to participate in the venipuncture skills check on the final day to complete the clinical portion of the course.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts provides two certificates to its IV Therapy / Blood Withdrawal Program graduates: A Course Completion Certificate and a Continuing Education Certificate. Please see below for more details regarding certificate applicability. 

 

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Completion Certificate

For Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)

After course completion, the LVN who completes the course will receive a certificate of completion. The certificate will include the course title, completion date, licensee’s name, address, telephone number, license number, and provider code.

The licensee is advised to retain the certificate in a secure location. After completing the course, a copy of the certificate will be submitted to the Board, and the licensee will be listed as certified in intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal.

Non-Licensed

Seniors in good academic standing may also complete the course; however, they must abide by the following requirement set forth by BVNPT (please see Certification for LVNs Provider Guidelines California Code of Regulations, Section G. Reminders point 9).

Should licensure be obtained after course completion, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the provider upon receipt of licensure and request submission of the required certificate to the Board.

 

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Continuing Education Certificate

RNs, Licensed Physicians

These students complete the IV/BW course provided by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts as a Continuing Education course and should receive Continuing Education Certificates only, including Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ continuing education course approval number.

 

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Certification Information

To complete the course’s clinical portion, all participants must bring a volunteer to participate in the venipuncture skills check on the course’s final day. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts provides two certificates to its IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course graduates: course completion and continuing education certificates.

Please see below for more details regarding certificate applicability.

 

Course Completion Certificate

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES (LVNS)

Upon course completion, the LVN who completes the course will receive a certificate of completion. The certificate will include the course title, completion date, licensee’s name, address, telephone number, license number, and provider code issued by the Board.

The licensee is advised to retain the certificate in a secure location. After completing the course, a copy of the certificate will be submitted to the Board. The licensee will be listed as certified in intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal.

NON-LICENSED

Seniors in good academic standing may also complete the course; however, they must abide by the following requirement set forth by BVNPT (please see Certification for LVNs Provider Guidelines California Code of Regulations, Section G. Reminders point 9).

Should licensure be obtained after course completion, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the provider upon receipt of licensure and request submission of the required certificate to the Board.

 

Continuing Education Certificate

RNS, LICENSED PHYSICIANS

These students complete the IV/BW course provided by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts as a Continuing Education course and should receive Continuing Education Certificates only, including Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ continuing education course approval number.

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course FAQ

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  • Yes, you can take the course. Kindly note that the cost is different. See Fees.

  • The process is the same for all applicants. Please read the Registration section.

  • It means you reserve a seat in a class starting on a particular date. Please find more info regarding this fee under our refund policy.

  • No, applicants must pay the total cost when they register.

  • No, you should cancel your registration and obtain a refund. You can register for the next class on the website when the registration period is open. Please find more info here about the refund policy.

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IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Policies

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Refund and Cancellation Policy

You are entitled to cancel your course of instruction; however, the Seat Reservation Fee is non-refundable and will be retained after registration. When calculating the cancellation refund amount, we use the formula: Total Amount Paid — Seat Reservation Fee.

To cancel the course, the student must provide written notice of cancellation. Cancellation can be made by mail, email, or hand delivery. If sent by mail, the written notice of cancellation is sufficient when deposited in the mail and properly addressed (to the Admission Advisor) with the proper postage. The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is valid if it shows that the student no longer wishes to attend the course.

You are entitled to withdraw from the course at any time and have the right to receive a pro-rata refund if you have completed 60 percent or less of the scheduled days through the last day of attendance. When calculating the prorated refund amount, we use the following formula:

  • Total Amount Paid — STRF — Seat Reservation Fee — (Hourly Tuition Cost) x (Number of hours attended)
  • Hourly Tuition Cost = Tuition / (Total Hours in the course).

If Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts cancels the course, students will be notified about the upcoming schedule and automatically receive reassignment to the next available class. If there is a scheduling conflict, the student is responsible for opting out of the next course. The student must submit a written cancellation notice to opt out and receive a full refund. Please state the reason for the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ cancellation and schedule conflict.

 

IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course Attendance-Tardiness-Drop Policy

If there is a scheduling conflict, the student is responsible for opting out of the next course.

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