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
The practical component covers the following:
  • 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

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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.

The participant must have attended an IVNNZ Inc.PICC level one workshop prior to commencement.


PICC Level Three (A) - Theory, Workshop

An eight hour theory PICC insertion workshop. This component includes completion of self learning workbook, anatomy and physiology, identifying correct tip position, insertion complications and management, insertion techniques.
[Pre requisite: must have attended PICC level 1&2 and be skilled in venipuncture]

PICC Level Three (B) - Practical, Workshop

Clinical skills assessment for PICC insertion. On completion of this programme and on meeting the criteria following the Clinical Skills Insertion Assessment an IVNNZ ‘Competency in Advanced Practice’ Certificate in PICC & Midline insertion will be issued

 

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