Who this course is for
Licensed clinicians preparing for supervised PICC training and competency assessment.
Review within your professional scope and facility policy. Procedural practice requires appropriate clinical supervision and separate competency validation.
What you'll learn
- Determine PICC appropriateness using MAGIC and patient assessment
- Apply ultrasound to identify target vessels and surrounding anatomy
- Describe insertion technique, tip location, and confirmation
- Implement insertion- and maintenance-bundle infection prevention
About the course
A structured training pathway for clinicians inserting peripherally inserted central catheters. Covers patient selection and indications, ultrasound and vascular anatomy, insertion technique, tip-location principles, and post-insertion care.
Includes a knowledge assessment and prepares the learner for supervised competency sign-off in their facility.
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15 included modules. Open the sections below to review their topics.
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Module 4: PICC Line Insertion
Comprehensive PICC line insertion training including Modified Seldinger Technique, ultrasound guidance, tip confirmation, and complication management.
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PICC100: Indications and Patient Selection for PICC Lines
Master the clinical indications and contraindications for PICC placement, patient assessment procedures, and the MAGIC criteria for appropriate vascular access selection. Learn when PICC lines are optimal and when alternative access is warranted.
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PICC105: PICC Anatomy and Tip Placement
Understand upper extremity venous anatomy for PICC insertion, cavoatrial junction positioning, tip malposition types, and methods for verifying optimal catheter tip location. Master the zone system and confirmation techniques.
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PICC110: PICC Insertion Technique — Modified Seldinger
Master the Modified Seldinger Technique for PICC insertion, from pre-procedure setup through post-insertion verification. Learn catheter advancement, troubleshooting, and documentation per INS 2024 standards.
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PICC115: PICC Complications and Management
Master recognition and management of PICC-related complications including DVT, occlusion, and catheter malposition. Learn evidence-based interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
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PICC120: PICC Maintenance, Care, and Removal
Master daily assessment protocols, flushing regimens, dressing changes, and safe removal techniques for optimal PICC function and patient safety. Learn evidence-based maintenance bundles.
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PICC200: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation for PICC
Master ultrasound physics fundamentals and instrumentation essential for PICC insertion. Covers sound wave properties, transducer technology, imaging modes, and artifact recognition.
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PICC205: Ultrasound-Guided Vein Assessment for PICC
Master vein identification, assessment, and selection for PICC insertion. Learn compressibility testing, catheter-to-vein ratio calculations, and mapping protocols.
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PICC210: Real-Time Ultrasound-Guided PICC Insertion
Master real-time ultrasound guidance techniques for PICC insertion. Learn needle visualization, probe positioning, and integration with Modified Seldinger technique.
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PICC300: Step-by-Step Ultrasound-Guided PICC Insertion
Master the complete procedural workflow for ultrasound-guided PICC insertion from patient positioning through post-procedure documentation. Learn techniques to achieve 90%+ first-attempt success rates.
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PICC305: Ultrasound-Guided PICC Tips and Tricks
Advanced troubleshooting strategies for difficult PICC insertions including rolling veins, deep veins, vasospasm, and wire advancement challenges. Master techniques to overcome common obstacles.
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CPUI100: CPUI Certification Study Guide
Comprehensive review of all PICC insertion topics required for CPUI certification including indications, anatomy, ultrasound physics, insertion techniques, and outcomes tracking. Master the complete scope of certified PICC ultrasound insertion practice.
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CPUI105: CPUI Certification Practice Examination
CPUI Certification Practice Examination — a comprehensive 25-question test covering all domains of the Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI) credential. This practice exam simulates the certification testing experience.
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PICC and Midline Removal
Safe assessment, technique, and complication management for the removal of PICCs and midline catheters per INS Standards of Practice (2024).
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Implanted Port Access, Care, and Maintenance
Comprehensive training on totally implanted venous access port (TIVAP) access, de-access, flushing, locking, and maintenance per INS Standards of Practice (2024).
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 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?
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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.