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 the rights of medication administration and two-identifier checks
- Verify compatibility and infusion rates
- Recognize and respond to adverse reactions and infiltration
About the course
Patient-safety practices for infusion therapy: the rights of medication administration, two-identifier verification, drug compatibility, infusion-rate checks, and recognizing and responding to adverse reactions.
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PIV355: Safe IV Patient Care
Implement comprehensive patient safety practices for intravenous therapy including medication rights, patient identification, compatibility checking, and adverse reaction recognition. Master infusion rate verification, infiltration monitoring, and patient education strategies.
Meet the curriculum team
VAC Clinical Education Team
Vascular Access & Consulting
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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 1 module. 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.