Central Venous
Catheter Certification:
Management & Complication
Program
This program is intended to provide the participant with current information for the four classifications of central vascular access devices. This program will review current nursing management practices for each device as well as offer the participant information on current standards of nursing practice with an emphasis on Best Practice. Training models will be available for hands on practice.
PICC lines, implanted ports, tunneled catheters,
and other multi lumen central access devices will be reviewed. Advanced
anatomy and physiology, complication identification and nursing management
are areas that will be comprehensively discussed. Catheter maintenance
protocols including; flushing, dressing change, catheter removal and blood
collection protocols will be demonstrated. Areas of nursing malpractice
related to central venous catheters and courtroom defense strategies will
be presented.
Special Program Note:
Participants will simulate procedures at practice stations.
Course Content
7:45AM Registration
8:00
Vascular Anatomy & Physiology
Vein Layers
Catheter Types
Central Venous Anatomy
8:45
Vascular Complications
Subclavian Vein Thrombosis
Catheter Malposition
Catheter Sepsis
10:00 BREAK
10:15
Vascular Access Device Classifications
Indications for Use
Catheter Occlusion
11:00
Vascular Access Devices
Nursing Management
Catheter Removal
Skill Lab Demonstrations
12:15PM LUNCH (On Your Own)
1:15
Vascular Access Device Complications
Air Embolism
Fibrin Sheath Formation
2:00
Infection Control Guidelines
CDC Documentation
(2011)
INS
Patient Safety Guidelines (2011)
2:15 BREAK
2:30 Practice Stations
3:30PM
Award Certificates
