Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Intravenous (IV) Therapy Certification Course
Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Intravenous (IV) Therapy Certification Course is organized by Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare (AKH) Inc.
Release date: 09/01/2018
Reviewed and renewed: 09/01/2021
Expiration date: 09/01/2024
Description:
This course is designed to provide the LPN and Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) with a comprehensive knowledge in IV therapy practice, including managing Central Venous (CV) lines.
Objectives Topics:
After completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
• Discuss the LPN’s role in IV therapy, IV infusions, and managing central lines as identified in the Florida Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and your facility or agency’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) in IV therapy as defined by Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Understand LPNs in the state of Florida provide IV therapy under the direct supervision of a RN licensed in Florida.
• Explain the legal aspects of IV therapy by LPNs including the policies and procedures of the institution.
• Recognize medical terminology pertinent to IV therapy and documentation.
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of peripheral veins LPNs may access for venipuncture.
• Understand the anatomy and physiology of central venous access “medical specialist” may access for IV therapy.
• Perform a venipuncture utilizing the principles of infection control in IV therapy.
• Identify the role of the LPN to monitor, maintain, and report adverse effects of IV site and infusion.
• Identify signs and symptoms of IV therapy complications including specific interventions.
• List indications for a peripheral and central venous heparin lock.
• Calculate IV fluids rates of administration.
• Discuss the difference in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN).
• Describe the role of the LPN in the administration of IV medications.
• Describe the role of the LPN to care for a client receiving chemotherapy.
• Verbalize information about blood transfusions including indications, types of reactions, complications and the role of the LPN to care for clients receiving blood and blood products.
