Train With Experts

Learning topics include:
+ IV safety and precautions
+ Advanced venous system anatomy
+ Pre-insertion steps
+ Step-by-step insertion
+ How to confirm a vein from something else
+ Hypovolemia
+ Obesity
+ Elderly patients
+ Chemotherapy and patients with cancer
+ Case studies
+ Group discussions
+ Critical thinking activities
+ Live Q&As

Online IV Course

First, participants are required to complete all forms, including the safety check off, pre-course evaluation, and consent forms. Additionally, participants are given the Post-Lecture Exam questions, learning objectives, and course materials prior to the course date to review ahead of time. Links to informational videos by Intravenous Queen are shared and it is expected that participants review all videos prior to the Online IV Course.

Hands-On IV Course

After satisfactorily completing the Online IV Course, the Hands-On IV Course allows for practice and further skill advancement. To best prepare for the Hands-On IV Course, it is recommended that you arrive at your scheduled time adequately rested from the night before, nourished with a healthy balanced diet, and hydrated. Participants will be given their scheduled time for their course 1-2 weeks prior to the course date. If a specific time is needed, please reach out to info@intravenousqueen.com as soon as possible so we can do our best to make the appropriate accommodations. 

Participants are expected to practice tourniquet placement prior to attending the Hands-On Course. We recommend that you practice daily until you are able to effectively tie a tourniquet that does not cause the patient discomfort from twisting. Additionally, we encourage participants to review the Return Demonstration rubric and bring any questions with them the day of the course. All supplies, including catheters, will be provided to you the day of the Hands-On IV Course.

Learning topics for the Hands-On IV Course include:

+ IV safety and precautions
+ Device preparation and handling
+ Supply checklist
+ Patient preparation
+ Vein choice and decisions
+ Step-by-step insertion
+ Tips and tricks for variety of chronic diseases
+ Hand maneuvers
+ Hands-on practice 
+ Peripheral IV removal 
+ Case study topics
+ Class discussions
+ Live Q&As

Our expert instructors spend individual time with participants during the 3 hour Hands-On IV Course. Instructors provide feedback to participants and offer suggestions on improvement in a safe, non-judgemental environment. The instructor spends time in smaller groups and there is time for Q&A and discussions. During the Hands-On practicum,  a return Demonstration rubric is graded by instructors on each participant’s peripheral IV insertion. This rubric is provided to all participants in advance to study and learn in preparation for the course.  All supplies, including catheters, will be provided to you the day of the Hands-On IV Course.

Participants are eligible for up to 6.5 contact hours for the completion of the Online IV Course. Participants that enroll in the Hands-On IV Course are eligible for an additional 4.5 contact hours for a total of 11 contact hours.

Eligibility is given to participants who remain actively engaged in the course discussions during the Online IV Course and to participants who pass the Post-Lecture Exam with a score of 80% or higher.

Participants who enroll in the Hands-On IV Course are eligible for additional contact hours once the Return Demonstration is passed satisfactorily. The Return Demonstration rubric is provided to participants prior to the Hands-On IV Course to study and review the materials.

Our IV Courses are created for nurses and other healthcare professionals such as nursing students, doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medics, radiology technicians, etc. Our courses are for any healthcare professional who desires to learn more about peripheral IV insertions so they can feel better prepared.

Our courses are meant to empower as they have been designed with the learner in mind. The Online IV Course first starts by breaking down the catheter’s anatomy and venous system. This foundation of knowledge is critical to increasing your confidence during IV insertion. Next, the Online IV Course provides you with expert advice on how to successfully place a peripheral IV catheter into any patient’s extremity. The topics discussed are to increase your awareness on how certain medical conditions affect the venous system. The knowledge gained from the Online IV Course will be used throughout your medical career and your patients will be thankful for your expertise. The Hands-On IV Course is designed to take everything taught from the Online IV Course and put it to use with expert instructors at your side to guide you through peripheral IV insertions. Techniques, tips, and tricks are provided to participants and our hands-on learning has been the most impactful.

Intravenous Queen is continuously making strides to keep everyone safe. Questionnaires are sent to all participants the day before all Hands-On IV Courses to assess for symptoms and recent exposures. 

Additionally, class sizes are kept small (4-6 participants) and all participants must wear an N95 mask during their course. Social distancing during Q&As and class discussions, continuous hand sanitizer use, and routine disinfection of all work areas are all implemented at every Hands-On IV Course.

Our top priority is safety. We are taking extra measures to ensure the safety of all persons attending a course. All participants who have not yet received both doses of the Coronavirus vaccine must comply with wearing an N95 mask throughout their Hands-On IV Course time. Participants must have received their second dose of the Coronavirus vaccine 10 days or longer to be excluded from the mandated N95 mask policy. Vaccine documentation may be submitted to crystal@intravenousqueen.com.