FOR NURSES

Helene Fuld College of Nursing's Division of Continuing Education promotes continuing education programs in nursing and allied health by offering courses on a variety of healthcare subjects to current practitioners.  Educational programs of interest to residents of the Harlem Community are also offered.
 

* HFCN alumni and students are given a discounted fee for enrolling in these courses.
** Education contact hours for each course are approved by The New York State Nurses Association Council on Continuing Education, an accredited approver by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

IV Therapy and Phlebotomy Skills for Nurses

 

Saturday, June 5th

 

$150

 

Registration:

 

Course Description
 

This activity is designed for nurses to update their knowledge about intravenous therapy and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines.  Participants will be taught the principles of IV therapy in a wide variety of health care settings.  Hands-on training will be provided to gain psychomotor skills in phlebotomy, perform peripherally inserted venipuncture (PIV), and monitor vascular access devices (VAD).  The knowledge and skills learned by the participants will enhance their professional practice.

The workshop consists of a day of lectures, videos, discussion, and hands-on practice in a nursing arts laboratory.  At the completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and will be credited with 6.5 contact hours for completing this course.

Workshop topics include:

Principles of IV fluids and drug administration

Fluid and electrolyte balance

Infusion therapy equipment and devices

Infection control for IV therapy                  

Complications and legal implications of IV therapy

For further information, you may contact Paulette Dennis (212) 616-7254, or email her at paulette.dennis@helenefuld.edu

Helene Fuld College of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.