Venipuncture
Course Description
This course will provide participants with training and certification in the techniques required to start an IV for contrast injection. The course provides information on Universal Precautions, Anatomy and Physiology of the vasculature of the upper extremity, response to anaphylactic reactions, puncture techniques, contrast media and electrolyte balance and management and care of the puncture site (both pre and post injection).
This course requires the participant to perform three (3) successful venipunctures on another participant for completion of the course objectives. Ten (10) additional venipunctures must be performed under the direct supervision of a nurse or physician for final proficiency sign-off.
ASRT Approved Category “A” Credit
This course has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) for 8 CE Category “A” Credits and meet the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) criteria for Category “A” continuing education credit.
Course Duration
One Day Course of 8 Contact Hours
8:00AM
– 4:00 PM
Cost
$ 135 Kaiser Technologist, $ 150 Non Kaiser (includes books and supplies)
Location
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
938 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
Instructor
Cathleen Hough Taylen, RN, BSN
Health Academy Program Director
Prerequisite
This course is open to Certified Radiologic Technologists. Limited to 12 participants.
Reference Material
- Phillips, L. (2005). Manual of IV therapeutics (4th ed.) F.A. Davis Company: Philadelphia, PA.
Venipuncture
Course Application
- Venipuncture Course
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Course Information
- This is a one-day, 8 contact hour course