SpeakerAgendaHotel InfoEvent TipsCEFAQsRegisterINTRAVENOUS THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM RWJ HAMILTON CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS 3100 QUAKERBRIDGE ROAD (TAKE THE ENTRANCE TO THE CLOVER SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER) MERCERVILLE, NJ NOVEMBER 12 - 13, 2012 Day 1 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Day 2 - 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Whether you are a novice or a pro, this Intravenous Therapy Certificate Program will boost your clinical skills and your confidence. Held at the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness in Mercerville, NJ, this continuing education seminar provides in-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy and venipuncture skills with hands-on participation to enhance the learning process. You will learn how to properly insert a peripheral IV catheter and understand important risks and complications associated with IVs. The seminar content includes venous anatomy as it applies to IV therapy, legal aspects, short and long term vascular access devices, osomality and pH of infusates, implications of intravenous therapies, infusion flow control measures, infection control measures, PIV catheter insertion, peripheral IV catheter insertion technique, documentation guidelines and more. Criteria for successful completion: * Required attendance for the entire seminar on both days. * IV skill validation * Post-test * Submission of completed evaluation Certificate of completion with 12.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education will be awarded upon successful completion of the program. Instructional materials and a continental breakfast are also provided. Who should attend: Registered nurses, nursing students, LPNs, and other healthcare professionals in the acute care and alternate care settings who wish to attain in-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy and obtain venipuncture skills. Hands-on practice: There are several manufacturers and IV catheters. We do not endorse any products. We keep you informed of the latest advances in technology and practice guidelines.If you prefer to practice with specificvenipuncture products used at your facility, please bring a catheters for practice.  Upon completion, participants will be able to:Describe infusion therapyReview legal aspects of infusion nursing practice.   Review venous anatomy as it applies to IV therapyState short and long term vascular access devices.  Review osmolality and pH of infusates. Describe implications of IV therapyDescribe infusion flow control measuresDescribe infection control measuresSelect equipment for venipuncture and IV therapySelect appropriate insertion sites for PIVInstitute local analgesics for PIV insertionExplain PIV insertion techniqueState routine care and maintenance Describe nursing measures to prevent and manage complications Relate documentation guidelinesPractice PIV insertion and troubleshooting technique  Early Bird (by October 22, 2012) : $374 Registration Fee: $399 Group (3+): call for details For more details please call Gannett Education: 1-800-866-0919 Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.