About this course
The IV Therapy Mastery Certificate is VAC's flagship program — a comprehensive, self-paced pathway that takes a clinician from the fundamentals of vascular access to confident, evidence-based peripheral IV practice.
Across 40+ modules you'll master device selection, insertion technique, site care and maintenance, complication recognition and management, and the documentation standards surveyors expect. Every module is aligned to the INS 2024 Standards of Practice and ends with a knowledge check.
What you'll learn
- Apply evidence-based device selection using the MAGIC framework
- Perform peripheral IV insertion with proper site and vein assessment
- Deliver site care, dressing changes, and flushing per INS 2024 standards
- Recognize, grade, and manage common vascular access complications
- Document IV therapy accurately and defensibly