Workshops
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Level 1 Workshop - 18th Oct 2010
$50 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $70 for non-members
An eight hour, research based certificated education programme to develop critical thinking skills in the maintenance, care, indentification and competent management of PICC complications.
Contact the Educator for details via the enquiry form under 'Contact Us'
Starts: 9:00 am, Monday, 18th October 2010
Location: Jet Park Airport Hotel and Conference Centre in Auckland
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Level 2 (Self Directed Learning)
$10 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $15 for non-members
A self directed learning package
Contact Kate Laidlow IVNNZ Inc. Educator with any queries.
Intravenous Nurse Specialist Forum Friday 19th November
$0.00 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $70.00 for non-members
A forum for nurses who are members of IVNNZ Inc. working with IV therapy
An opportunity for national networking amongst peers, presentations on clinical and educational matters
Kate Laidlow Educator - educator@ivnnz.co.nz
Starts: 10:00 am, Friday, 19th November 2010
Location: Wellington Airport Conference Centre
PICC Workshop Information
PICC Level One Workshop
Covering all aspects of Anatomy, Insertion, Care, Maintenance, Complications, and a Simulated Practical Demonstration.
The educational component covers the following topics:
- Defining Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, midclavicular and midline catheters
- Indications – advantages, disadvantages, indications for placement amd contraindications
- Anatomy and physiology update – inflammation, blood flow, characteristics of blood – osmolarity, pH, coagulation
- Nursing care and maintenance of the PICC
- Complication related to Intravenous Therapy – phlebitis, infection, post insertion – how to identify, minimise and prevent
- Patient teaching – informed consent, before and after insertion, self monitoring
- Intravenous therapy quiz
- PICC insertion and demonstration (by a qualified PICC inserter) or insertion video
- PICC dressing and statlock change
- Blood sampling from a PICC line, incl flushing technique
- IV Product review
PICC Level Two Self directed workbook
This Level two workbook is a self directed learning package designed to expand on knowledge gained at the level one workshop. Incorporating research and evidence based practice principals.
PICC Level Three (A) - Theory, Workshop
[Pre requisite: must have attended PICC level 1&2 and be skilled in venipuncture]
PICC Level Three (B) - Practical, Workshop