Hands‑On Certification

IV Therapy & Venipuncture Certification

Master safe initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation of IV therapy and venipuncture techniques with evidence‑based practice and supervised skills lab.

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Duration

1 Day (8 Hours)

Format

In‑Person + Skills Lab

Audience

RNs, RPNs, PSWs, Nursing Students

Certificate

VICE Certificate of Completion

Tuition

$250 CAD

Location

GTA Campuses

Learning Outcomes

Explain principles of IV therapy, venipuncture, and fluid/electrolyte balance

Select appropriate sites & catheters for therapy goals

Perform venipuncture and IV initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation

Prevent, recognize, and manage complications (infiltration, phlebitis, infection)

Apply aseptic technique & infusion safety standards

Included Hands‑On Skills

Catheter insertion and venipuncture on task trainers

Securing lines & flow regulation

Primary/secondary IV setup & pump basics

Flushing, labelling, and documentation

IV removal & post‑care

Course Syllabus

Module 1 — Intro, Legal & Ethical Considerations

Scope of practice, consent, documentation, patient identification, medication safety frameworks.

Module 2 — Venous Anatomy, Physiology & Venipuncture

Vascular structures, site selection criteria, vein health, contraindications, step‑by‑step venipuncture technique.

Module 3 — Infection Prevention & Asepsis

Hand hygiene, PPE, skin prep, line maintenance bundles, sharps safety.

Module 4 — Equipment & Solutions

Catheter types/gauges, tubing, add‑ons, isotonic/hypotonic/hypertonic fluids, compatibility.

Module 5 — IV & Venipuncture Techniques

Insertion steps, securing, assessing patency, troubleshooting, discontinuation protocol, specimen collection.

Module 6 — Complications & Management

Infiltration/extravasation, phlebitis, infection, air embolism: recognition & response.

Module 7 — Supervised Skills Lab

Scenario‑based practice, competency checklists, instructor feedback and remediation.

Prerequisites

Current RN, RPN, PSW, or Nursing Student

Basic anatomy & aseptic knowledge

Government-issued ID for attendance verification

What’s Included

Instructor-led wound care theory & lab practice

All dressing materials & simulation tools

Competency evaluation checklist

VICE Certificate of Completion

Upcoming Dates — Greater Toronto Area

Date	Time	Campus	Seats
Nov 18	9:00–17:00	Brampton	12	Register
Nov 25	9:00–17:00	Etobicoke	8	Register
Dec 2	9:00–17:00	North York	10	Register

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners receive a Certificate of Completion from VIVI Institute of Clinical Education. Curriculum aligns with CNO expectations and VICE Clinical Competency Standards.

Refund & Cancellation

Changes ≥ 5 days before class: permitted (admin fee may apply)

No refunds within 120 hours of class start

Blended modules: online keys are non‑refundable once issued

FAQs

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. Foundational theory is covered before supervised hands‑on practice.

Do I need prior IV insertion experience?

No. Experience helps, but the skills lab is designed for all levels.

Will I get a certificate the same day?

Certificates are issued after competency sign‑off, typically same day.

Ready to advance your Venipuncture skills?

Join our next class for hands-on wound assessment, dressing selection, and documentation practice.

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Tuition

$250 CAD

Format

In‑Person

Duration

1 Day

Seats

Limited per cohort