The Vein Preservation Program is an introduction to and ov
erview of vascular access (terminology and anatomy, devices and indications for use, potential complications, etc.) geared toward those who may work with vascular access devices.
Topics include:
- Overview – Types of Vascular Access uses (Shift thinking to preserving veins, not just access)
- Recognizing what can be done upon admission/in the ER that will best get a patient through their hospital stay.
- Types of treatments that also benefit from vascular access expertise
- When a vascular access device is the best option for patient care
- Significance of vein preservation to maintain access over a patient’s lifetime
- Patient and Clinician Safety
- Signs of infection
- Signs of infiltration
- Long-term consequences of repeated venous access
- Signs of venous depletion
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Hand hygiene
- Aseptic techniques
- Transmission-Based precautions (exposures)
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Patient education for patients with vascular access devices
- Care of patients with vascular access devices
- Best Practices
- Recognizing what a well-placed line looks like
- Appropriate vein selection
- Selecting the most appropriate device for the patient and situation
- Understanding the impact of caustic medications
- Catheter to vessel ratio – understanding that bigger is not better
- Legal Aspects
- Scope of practice
- Informed consent
- Documentation in the Healthcare Record
Disclaimer: This is NOT a prep course for the VA-BC™ exam.
CE: 1.5
For those who are already VA-BC™, this course is eligible for 1.5 CE credit to be used for recertification.
Cost: $24.95
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have access to this program?
Once purchased, participants will have access to this program for 90 days.
What are the eligibility requirements to take this course?
There are no eligibility requirements. If you have any interest in working with vascular access devices, you qualify.
What is the difference between the Vein Preservation Program and the VA-BC™ Certification?
This course is ideal for those who may not meet the eligibility requirements of the VA-BC™ but are also involved in some aspects of patient care for those with VA devices.
If I pass the VPP, will I be eligible to sit for the VA-BC™?
The VPP is an introductory course intended to give participants insight into the specialty of vascular access. Passing the course does not guarantee that a candidate is ready to sit for the rigorous VA-BC™ exam, which has several eligibility requirements that must be met.