Class Information for IV/Blood Workshop
Session: IV Blood Workshop 8-20-19
Type: Hybrid
Class Size: 12
# Openings: 1
Class Session Date(s): Tuesday August 20, 2019
Registration Dates: 01/01/2019 09:36 AM - 08/20/2019 10:36 AM
Coordinator: Jennifer L Jabara
Description
This one day workshop provides information on intravenous therapy, venipuncture, venous access devices (VADs), and blood administration, as well as opportunity for some hands-on skills practice. Prior to attendance, the participant prepares by completing the required CRN or PCT Pre-Workshop Activity.
Contact Hours
0.0
Special Comments
Prior to attendance, the participant is required to complete the Pre-Workshop Activity. Information, along with the CRN or PCT Pre-Study Worksheet, is accessible on the Nursing Intranet IV/Blood Workshop website: http://intranet.cc.nih.gov/nursing/training/IV_Blood/IV_Blood_Therapy.html
Target Audience
• Clinical research nurses who are drawing blood, caring for venous access devices, or administering blood products. • Patient care technicians who are drawing blood.
Course Objectives
Following attendance of the IV/Blood Workshop, the participant will be able to: • Describe the rationale for vein selection and site preparation for a venipuncture, to obtain blood. specimens, initiate intravenous therapy or start a saline lock • Identify resources to assist with the blood collection and transmittal process. • Differentiate between the various types of equipment used to obtain blood specimens and initiate intravenous therapy or a saline lock. • Describe the nursing management of a patient receiving intravenous therapy. • Differentiate between the types and locations of central venous access devices. • Describe the nursing management for intravenous therapy complications. • Describe the indications for transfusing whole blood, packed red blood cells, plasma, and cryoprecipitate. • Describe the nursing management of the patient receiving blood components. • Identify the steps for administration of blood components. • Compare and contrast acute and delayed transfusion reactions. • Describe the nursing management of an acute and delayed transfusion reaction.
Additional Information
10 Hatfield 2-3330Session Schedule
| Date | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday August 20, 2019 | 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM | TBA |
