Allied Health Department

IV Certification
NUR 201

Are you a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who needs to be certified in the administration and maintenance of intravenous therapy? Are you an RN looking to refresh your IV skills? We have a class to fulfill both of these requirements.

This 10-week course covers venipuncture techniques, blood tubes, procedures for setting up and maintaining intravenous therapy, intravenous catheters, solutions, pumps, and antibiotic therapy. The legal and ethical ramifications will also be explored. Classes meet weekly from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Certification will only be granted to licensed practical nurses that successfully complete this course. Registered nurses are already certified to perform IV skills and therefore, do not need additional certification. This class may be taken by all other health care providers as a refresher: after successful completion of the course they will receive proof of completion.

Requirements for Acceptance: 

• You must have a current Colorado RN or LPN license to apply. If your RN or LPN license is outside of Colorado or out of the USA, please contact the Colorado Board of Nursing at (303) 894-2430 or www.dora.state.co.us/nursing.
 
• A criminal background check MUST be completed two weeks prior to the first day of class. Our office will contact prospective students regarding completing the background check through the appropriate website.
 
• Students must be CPR certified (Health Care Provider) prior to starting their clinical rotation.
 
• Students accepted into the course MUST complete a drug screen.
• Health Careers Drug Screen Letter
 

Program Information:

• Application Packet - Fall 2009

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Ellen Speare, B.A., Nutritionist
Director