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Annual Training

Annual Staff Compliance

HIPAA, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, infection prevention, and workplace safety.

15 modules · Self-paced online · Certificate of completion

Who this course is for

Nurses and licensed clinical staff reviewing this area of vascular access practice.

Review within your professional scope and facility policy. Procedural practice requires appropriate clinical supervision and separate competency validation.

What you'll learn

  • Complete required annual compliance topics
  • Pass each knowledge check for the competency record

About the course

The annual mandatory-training bundle for clinical staff — HIPAA, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, infection prevention, workplace violence, emergency preparedness, and more, each with a knowledge check for your competency file.

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Your course curriculum

15 included modules. Open the sections below to review their topics.

  1. Annual Training — HIPAA Privacy & Security

    VAC annual training — HIPAA Privacy & Security. Universal · Clinical · Contractor · Admin. 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, 164. 25 min

  2. Annual Training — OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

    VAC annual training — OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens. Universal · Clinical · Contractor. 29 CFR § 1910.1030 — annual training mandatory. 30 min

  3. Annual Training — Fraud, Waste & Abuse — False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback, Stark

    VAC annual training — Fraud, Waste & Abuse — False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback, Stark. Universal · Clinical · Contractor · Admin. 31 USC §§ 3729–3733 (FCA); 42 USC § 1320a-7b(b) (AKS); 42 USC § 1395nn (Stark). 25 min

  4. Annual Training — Cybersecurity Awareness & Phishing

    VAC annual training — Cybersecurity Awareness & Phishing. Universal · Clinical · Contractor · Admin. 45 CFR § 164.308(a)(5) — Security Awareness Training. 20 min

  5. Annual Training — Workplace Violence Prevention & Anti-Harassment

    VAC annual training — Workplace Violence Prevention & Anti-Harassment. Universal · Clinical · Contractor · Admin. OSHA General Duty Clause; IL SB 75; IN/IL/WI civil rights laws; CMS/Joint Commission. 25 min

  6. Annual Training — Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response

    VAC annual training — Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response. Universal · Clinical · Contractor · Admin. CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule (provider-based settings); FEMA ICS; OSHA General Duty Clause. 25 min

  7. Annual Training — Infection Prevention & Hand Hygiene

    VAC annual training — Infection Prevention & Hand Hygiene. Clinical · Contractor. CDC Guidelines; CMS CoPs; APIC standards. 20 min

  8. Annual Training — CLABSI Prevention & Central Line Bundle

    VAC annual training — CLABSI Prevention & Central Line Bundle. Clinical · Contractor. CDC NHSN definitions; INS Standards of Practice 2024. 25 min

  9. Annual Training — Vascular Access Competency Refresher

    VAC annual training — Vascular Access Competency Refresher. Clinical · Contractor. INS Standards of Practice 2024; AVA position statements. 30 min

  10. Annual Training — Medication Safety — 5 Rights, LASA & High-Alert

    VAC annual training — Medication Safety — 5 Rights, LASA & High-Alert. Clinical · Contractor. ISMP guidance; INS; state nurse practice acts. 20 min

  11. Annual Training — Documentation Standards & Informed Consent

    VAC annual training — Documentation Standards & Informed Consent. Clinical · Contractor. CMS CoPs; state nurse practice acts; INS Standards. 20 min

  12. Annual Training — Patient Rights, Cultural Competence & Language Access

    VAC annual training — Patient Rights, Cultural Competence & Language Access. Universal · Clinical · Contractor · Admin. CMS CoP 42 CFR § 484.50; Title VI Civil Rights Act; ADA. 20 min

  13. Annual Training — Controlled Substances & Drug Diversion Prevention

    VAC annual training — Controlled Substances & Drug Diversion Prevention. Clinical · Contractor · Admin. 21 USC §§ 801–971 (CSA); 21 CFR Part 1300; state PDMPs (INSPECT/IL PMP/WI ePDMP). 20 min

  14. Annual Training — Lone Worker Safety (Facilities & Office)

    VAC annual training — Lone Worker Safety in contracted facility and home-office settings. Clinical · Contractor · Admin. OSHA General Duty Clause; NIOSH lone-worker guidance. 20 min

  15. Annual Training — Defensive Driving & Vehicle Biohazard

    VAC annual training — Defensive Driving & Vehicle Biohazard. Clinical · Contractor. DOT 49 CFR Part 173 (regulated medical waste); state motor vehicle codes. 20 min

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VAC Clinical Education Team

Vascular Access & Consulting

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Your certificate and clinical next steps

Passing the required module assessments earns a certificate of completion. Online completion does not independently validate hands-on procedural competency or grant a professional license or specialty board certification.

CE approval has not yet been obtained. This course does not award accredited nursing contact hours. References to professional standards describe the educational content, not endorsement or accreditation.

Before you enroll

Comparing learning paths? Our PICC, IV therapy, and midline education guide explains the differences and links to related courses.

How long will it take?

This course contains 15 modules. Work at your own pace; completion time depends on your experience and how much review you need.

What do I receive?

Access to the modules listed above, their lessons and knowledge checks, available study guides and worksheets, and module completion certificates after passing. Clinical supervision and in-person competency sign-off are separate.

How do I get access after payment?

After payment is confirmed, your course opens on this browser. Save the access code on your confirmation page to return on another device. Use the same checkout email when restoring your purchase.

Can I enroll a team or ask a purchase question?

Request facility training information, or contact VAC about course suitability, access, or purchase terms before paying.