HLTH 1403 - IV Therapy and Insertion

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare the Registered and Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN) to initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous infusions. Through a combination of theory instruction and lab practice, students will develop their skills in IV insertion and maintenance, learn how to minimize patient discomfort and complications and increase insertion success rates. Students will gain knowledge in locating sites, selecting equipment, insertion, adjusting flow rates, identifying complications, and selecting interventions for the adult patient receiving IV therapy. After successful completion of this course, students are expected to develop proficiency in these skills with clinical mentorship and experience in their health care facility. When aspects of care or skill are beyond the nurse’s level of competence, it is the nurse’s responsibility to seek education and/or supports needed for that care setting (British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives).

Required supplies: Students must purchase the required Student IV Therapy Kit from the VCC Broadway Bookstore prior to the class, as the Bookstore is not open on Saturdays. Students can purchase the kit online: https://broadway.store.vcc.ca/, or call the Bookstore directly for store hours 778-783-5033.

Required: Current BC RN/RPN/LPN Licensure