Basic IV Therapy Theory and Knowledge for EMTs

$ 250.00

GMC’s Basic IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Theory and Knowledge for EMTs is a great course for EMTs wishing to learn the basic history, theory, and knowledge of IVs. Areas of IV therapy and blood withdrawal covered thoroughly in this class include: methods for performing IV therapy /blood withdrawal, basic IV review, and advanced theory (maintaining PICC lines, central lines, pumps, etc.). This course is a self contained two-day course.

Contact Education Hours: CEH’s are available for qualified providers.  See FAQs for CE details.

Description

GMC’s Basic IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Theory and Knowledge for EMTs is a great course for EMTs wishing to learn the basic history, theory, and knowledge of IVs. Areas of IV therapy and blood withdrawal covered thoroughly in this class include: methods for performing IV therapy /blood withdrawal, basic IV review, and advanced theory (maintaining PICC lines, central lines, pumps, etc.).  This course is a self contained two-day course.

There is no home study prior to this course and homework is not required or accepted. 

Areas of IV therapy and blood withdrawal covered thoroughly in this class include:

♦ Theory content includes, but is not limited to:

– Psychological preparation of the patient

– Universal precautions for infection control

– Blood withdrawal

– Methods

– Skin puncture

– Venipuncture

– Arterial puncture (optional)

– Selection of appropriate method

– Safety measures

– Possible complications

– Basic IV Review

– Advanced Theory (maintaining PICC lines, Central Lines, Pumps, etc.)

– Possible complications

– Preparation of withdrawal sites

♦ Clinical content includes, but is not limited to:

– Preparation of equipment for blood withdrawal

– Safety factors

– Choice of withdrawal site

– Choice of artery (optional)

– Choice of device for blood withdrawal

– Techniques of venipuncture

– Techniques of arterial puncture

– Skin puncture practice:

– Preparation of site

– Preparation of equipment

Contact Education Hours: CEH’s are available for qualified providers.  See FAQs for CE details.

Orange County Emergency Medical Services approved GMEC as a prehospital CE provider.  Students must check with their county to confirm these hours will be accepted. GMEC will work with any county to meet their CE eligibility, please share our contact info with your county or provide us contact info to work with other counties.

Product Requirements

Course Completion:

  • Students must be present on campus throughout the full course to receive Certificate of Completion. If there is an absence the student will be rescheduled for another class to complete the full class time.
  • Practical testing is not available for EMTs.

Please note:

  • Equipment Box: Students are issued an equipment box in class and are responsible for the equipment. There is a $20 charge for lost or damaged equipment.
  • Medical release: A medical release from your physician is required if you are pregnant or have any other medical condition that would prevent you from participating in the live testing portion of this course.
  • Daily Expectations: Each day begins at 7:00 a.m. sharp and will run for 12 hours. Any time missed due to lateness must be made up at the end of class to prevent your certified status at a State level being delayed, or if a student misses a significant amount of class time he or she will be rescheduled.
  • This is a long course modeled after common healthcare professional work shifts. GMC believes that our daily curriculum and break/lunch structure fosters an enriched academic learning environment to effectively retain the knowledge conveyed during those days. We strive to maintain a positive atmosphere that is encouraged by the welcome and constructive contributions of our students and highly qualified instructors.
  • Students must wear closed-toed shoes or they will not be allowed in class.
  • Our primary goal is to provide the highest quality of instruction and education to each of our students, and to help ensure the safety of their future patients.

STUDENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL:  CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL, AND REFUND POLICY:

The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid if notice of cancellation is made up to 72 hours prior to the start date. Refund requests will be honored when made prior to 72 hours of the course start time minus any non-refundable charge. The school will refund any money paid, less non-refundable fees within 15 days after the notice is received.  Cancellation occurs when the student notifies the administration in writing with a request to cancel from the school by email to admin@genesismec.com. After the class has started, if the student chooses to leave the course this is a withdrawal.  Withdrawal occurs when the student notifies the administration in writing with a request to withdraw from the school by email to admin@genesismec.com.  For courses longer than 12 hours or taught over more than one class day, students withdrawing on or before hour 12 or before the second class day, shall be granted either a 50% refund (minus a $20 admin fee) of tuition charges, or for students wishing to reschedule the course at a later date, a credit for all charges paid. GMEC will honor the credit for a period not to exceed 12 months. Students who withdraw from courses shorter than 12 instructional hours or courses taught within a single class day, are not eligible for a refund of charges paid. For withdrawal, any textbooks, equipment or supplies must be returned in unused condition to receive a refund.

If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.