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HLTH 1315: Distance IV Therapy
Effective date
April 2020
Department
Allied Health
School
Continuing Studies
Description
For students unable to attend the IV Therapy and Insertion course on campus, this distance option offers the same theory content and the ability to work at your own pace. Students will gain knowledge in locating sites, selecting equipment, insertion, adjusting flow rates, identifying complications, and selecting interventions for the adult patient receiving IV therapy.
Registrants need practicing license and employer’s ability to certify skills in the workplace.
Proof of current BC LPN or RN license is required to register.
Registration is on-going for this course. Students may register at any time, and have three months to complete the course.
To register, please call the Continuing Studies office at 604.443.8484
Required supplies: Students must purchase the required Student IV Therapy Kit from the VCC Broadway Bookstore. Please call the Bookstore directly for store hours (604.871.7000 ext. 5033)
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Continuing Professional Development
Prerequisites
Proof of current BC LPN or RN license is required to register.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the role of the nurse in IV therapy, including scope of practice for IV therapy
- Identify indications for IV therapy
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system
- Apply principles of infection control
- Identify types of intravenous solutions
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of IV therapy
- Identify approaches to take to prevent, detect and minimize complications
- Explain calculations related to IV therapy
- Document appropriate information in the patient’s progress notes
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 7
Total Hours: 7
Total Hours: 7
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S based on successful completion of assignment
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- The Role of the Nurse in Intravenous Therapy
- The Indications for IV Therapy
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Infection Control
- Types of Solutions
- Advantages and Disadvantages of IV Therapy
- Complication Prevention and Management
- Preparing Equipment
- Preparing/Establishing an Infusion
- Maintenance of an Intravenous Infusion
- Calculations Related to IV Therapy
- Maintenance of Saline Locks
- Transfusion Therapy
- Patient documentation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.