Description
Infiltration and extravasation is increasing in frequency and complexity, mandating that nursing knowledge and skill increase accordingly. This course seeks to meet this challenge by preparing nurses to consistently apply proven nursing interventions to prevent infiltration and extravasation, recognize the clinical signs and symptoms early in the event and correctly choose the most appropriate interventions. These complications require an interdisciplinary approach because pharmacists and physicians must be involved in these same aspects of prevention, recognition, and intervention.
 
We have thoroughly searched the literature to provide the classic and the most recent information. The reference list includes 90 publications and there are numerous links to related information on the Internet.

After successful completion, you will be able to:
• Define infiltration and extravasation.
• Review the causes of infiltration and extravasation.
• Recognize patients at a higher risk for these complications.
• Identify the primary nursing interventions to prevent infiltration and extravasation injuries.
• Describe the nursing and medical management of infiltration and extravasation injuries.
• Discuss the legal implications of infiltration and extravasation.

Duration
Determined by your current level of knowledge. Your registration will allow access to the course up to one year you will be emailed the expiration date or you may call us at
718-309-0968

Contact hours
3.0

Price $50.00

Description
Intravenous infusion therapy is one of the most invasive procedures performed by nurses. Infant safety requires knowledge of vascular anatomy, physiology of blood flow, rapidly changing technology, infection control methods, and potential complications. In addition to the knowledge, you must have the skills to assess the infant, perform venipuncture, choose appropriate equipment, and intervene quickly for complications. Increasing patient acuity, demanding nursing workloads, and the expanding complexity of intravenous therapy increase the risk. This age group from birth to one year offers additional risk due to prematurity, skin and vein difference and variation in infusion techniques. Your knowledge and skill can offset this risk.

This elearning course will improve your knowledge and critical thinking skills. To complete the process you will need to work with a preceptor to practice performing all the procedures followed by a period of supervised clinical practice. The number of times a procedure must be repeated to demonstrate competency will be determined by your employer.

Competency Statement	Performance Criteria
Module 1: Assess infant and medical history for pertinent information	• Evaluate the medical record, infant history, and clinical factors that impact care of the infant receiving infusion therapy. • Examine veins suitable for catheter insertion. • Name the veins of the upper and lower extremities and scalp that are used for infusion therapy
Module 2: Plan nursing care for infants receiving peripheral intravenous therapy.	• Select the appropriate devices for venipuncture based on your assessment. • Select the appropriate method for infusion based on your assessment. • Choose personal protective equipment for standard precautions. • Formulate family education plans.
Module 3: Implement nursing the care plan	• Apply all infection control measures. • Express the correct procedure for placement of a peripheral I.V. catheter. • Assess infant safety after completion of the I.V. procedures. • Document the nursing actions.
Module 4: Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing care rendered.	• Identify three techniques for observing the venipuncture site. • Identify three potential alterations in the infusion system that could change the prescribed therapy. • Categorize the nursing interventions that prevent common complications of peripheral infusion.

Duration
Determined by your current level of knowledge. Your registration will allow access to the course of one year.

Contact Hours
4.0

Price $60.00 - No Lab

ELearning provides access 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. You access the online course at your convenience; complete the portion that fits your schedule and return when it suits you. You have access to the course instructor through email messages to get clarification or additional information. ELearning is the most cost-effective way to improve your knowledge and skill with infusion therapy. Your patients will appreciate the higher standard of practice you will be able to provide.

Accreditation
Health Force Solutions, L.L.C. is offering this course through Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc. which is an accredited provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Upon successful completion of the post-test and the course evaluation, you will receive a certification of completion for each course via an email message. Since continuing education certificates are linked to licensure in some states, we provide an electronic certificate that cannot be altered. The certificate will be sent as a PDF document and will require Adobe Acrobat to open the file.

Description
Intravenous infusion therapy is one of the most invasive procedures performed by nurses. Patient safety requires knowledge of vascular anatomy, physiology of blood flow, rapidly changing technology, infection control methods, and potential complications. In addition to the knowledge, you must have the skills to assess patients, perform venipuncture, choose appropriate equipment, and intervene quickly for complications. Increasing patient acuity, demanding nursing workloads, and the expanding complexity of intravenous therapy increase the risk. Your knowledge and skill can offset this risk.

This elearning course will improve your knowledge and critical thinking skills. To complete the process you will need to work with a preceptor to practice performing all the procedures followed by a period of supervised clinical practice. The number of times a procedure must be repeated to demonstrate competency will be determined by your employer.

Duration
Determined by your current level of knowledge. Your registration will allow access to the course up to one year. You will be notified as to expiration date for the online portion, or you may call us at 718-309-0968

Contact hours
4.0

Price  $150.00 Includes Lab

Description
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and midline catheters (MLC) are frequently seen in clinical use today. Although these catheters are inserted into peripheral veins, nursing care of the patient, routine catheter management and complication prevention differs greatly from short peripheral catheters. PICCs and MLCs look very similar, but their tip locations are quite different.

This course provides the information you need to correctly assess the type of catheter your patient has, safely infuse all medications and fluids through each catheter, perform routine care and assess and manage complications.

Content

Module 1: Care Definitions Indications & Contradictions Securement & Dressing Pressure Flushing Add-on devices Blood Sampling Catheter Repair Dwell Time and removal

Module 2: Complications Phlebitis Thrombosis Lumen occlusion Infection Tip Migration

Duration
Determined by your current level of knowledge. Your registration will allow access to the course up to one year you will be emailed the expiration date or you may call us at
718-309-0968 

Contact hours
4.0

Price $60.00 No Lab