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
- Apply core documentation principles to IV therapy
- Document insertion, assessment, complications, and removal
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and correct errors appropriately
About the course
What and how to document so the record protects the patient and the clinician: core documentation principles, informed consent, error correction, HIPAA, and the legal implications of incomplete charting.
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3 included modules. Open the sections below to review their topics.
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PIV110: Documentation
Master medical documentation and content skills for improved healthcare communication. Learn methods to illustrate actions and reduce liability.
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PIV125: Legal Aspects of Infusion Therapy
Explore the legal framework governing infusion therapy including scope of practice, informed consent, documentation requirements, and liability prevention per INS 2024 Standards.
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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
Meet the curriculum team
VAC Clinical Education Team
Vascular Access & Consulting
Course lessons include learning objectives and knowledge assessments. Preview the material to see whether the teaching fits your needs.
About VAC Education →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 3 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?
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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.