Quest Nursing Education Center is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) to offer courses in IV therapy and Blood withdrawal for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs).
IV/BW PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- LVN license or RN license or license that allows IV insertion or Successful completion of an approved vocational nursing or registered Nursing Program or equivalent
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required, Foreign diplomas accepted if equivalent to U.S
- Speak, Read, an Write English (Evaluation of English proficiency will be required for non-native English speakers)
- Pay Tuition.
IV/BW PROGRAM – COURSE FEES- $475- payable to institution
| IV/BW PROGRAM TUITION BREAKDOWN | |
| $250 Application/Registration Fee (Non Refundable*) $50 Books and course materials* ( Non Refundable*, Not Returnable) $0 Student Tuition Recovery Fee ( Non Refundable*) $175 Tuition ( $4.86 per clock hour) _________________________ Total Charges Paid to Institution : $475
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*The student has a right to cancel and obtain a refund of charges according to the standards set forth by CEC 94920 (b) which states: Institutions shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), If notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. |
ENROLLMENT
HOW TO ENROLL- REVIEW CLASS SCHEDULE
| Option 1- ONLINE | Option 2-Enroll in Person |
| Fill out an online application- payment required.
Representative will contact you to complete enrollment agreement Submit all required documents by due date (High school cert, ID, License or proof of school completion)
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Complete enrollment agreement-Payment required
Submit all required documents by due date (High school cert, ID, License or proof of school completion)
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- Day 1 – Day 4- 8am-5:30pm at the institution
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are required to attend all scheduled class/clinical sessions. Students will be unable to complete the course if they miss a scheduled day.
COURSE CONTENT
IV THERAPY CONTENT includes but is not limited to
(1) The requirements necessary for a nurse to start and superimpose intravenous fluids;
(2) Psychological preparation of the patient;
(3) Universal precautions for infection control
(A) Indications for intravenous therapy
(B) Types of venipuncture devices
(C) Types of delivery systems
(D) Types of intravenous fluids
(E) Preparation and immobilization of the venipuncture site 30
(F) Observation of the patient
(G) Regulation of the fluid flow
(H) Local and systemic reactions
(I) Preparation of equipment;
(2) Safety factors;
(3) Choice of vein;
(4) Choice of device for intravenous therapy
(5) Techniques of venipuncture
BLOOD WITHDRAWAL CONTENT includes but is not limited to:
(1) The requirements necessary for a nurse to perform blood withdrawal;
(2) Psychological preparation of the patient;
(3) Universal precautions for infection control;
(4) Blood withdrawal;
(A) Methods of blood withdrawal;
1. Skin puncture; 2. Venipuncture; and 3. Arterial puncture (optional).
(B) Selection of appropriate method;
(C) Safety measures;
(D) Possible complications;
(E) Preparation of withdrawal sites.
Lab experience includes
(1) Preparation of equipment for blood withdrawal;
(2) Safety factors;
(3) Choice of withdrawal site;
(4) Choice of artery (optional);
(5) Choice of device for blood withdrawal;
(6) Techniques of venipuncture;
(7) Techniques of arterial puncture (optional);
(8) Skin puncture practice includes instruction in:
(A) Preparation of site; and
(B) Preparation of equipment.
(9) Universal precautions for infection control..
