Venipuncture for Technologists (Practicing Technologist)

$ 300.00

Venipuncture for technologists covers all topics required by the California State Department of Public Health to meet the requirements for venipuncture certification. The technologist is introduced to the basic skills necessary to safely perform venipuncture for contrast x-rays and to help ensure patient safety. This course is also a refresher for certified technologists.

This course is approved by ASRT to provide 7.5 Category “A” Credits.

ASRT Approved Category “A” Credit

This course has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) for 7.5 Category “A” Credits and meets the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) criteria for Category “A” continuing education credit.

This course meets CDPH-RHB acceptance criteria for continuing education credits required to renew certificates and permits in radiologic technology.

Contact Education Hours: CEH’s are available for qualified providers.

Instructional Model:  This class is offered in hybrid format that includes online lectures and classroom skills.

This class has both online lecture and live skills laboratory.

ONLINE LECTURES:  The online on-demand classes cover the lecture material and quizzes. 

LIVE SKILLS LABORATORY is live on campus as scheduled.

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Description

Venipuncture for technologists covers all topics required by the California State Department of Public Health to meet the requirements for venipuncture certification. The technologist is introduced to the basic skills necessary to safely perform venipuncture for contrast x-rays and to help ensure patient safety. This course is also a refresher for certified technologists.

This is an 8 hour course approved by ASRT to provide 7.5 Category “A” Credits.

ASRT Approved Category “A” Credit

This course has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) for 7.5 Category “A” Credits and meets the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) criteria for Category “A” continuing education credit.

This course meets CDPH-RHB acceptance criteria for continuing education credits required to renew certificates and permits in radiologic technology.

Course topics

  • Anatomy and physiology of venipuncture sites
  • Venipuncture instruments, intravenous solutions, and related equipment
  • Puncture techniques
  • Techniques of intravenous line establishment
  • Hazards and complications of venipuncture
  • Postpuncture care
  • Composition and purpose of antianaphylaxis tray
  • Practice on manikins – 10 venipunctures in classroom manikin or live

Prerequisite

This course is open to radiologic technologist students who are currently enrolled in a radiology program or to Certified Radiologic Technologists. Applicants must provider their current student status, CRT or ARRT license number in order to register.

  • Verification of valid AHA CPR certification may allow students to enroll in didactic and/or live human stick portions only.
  • Verification of completed California Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Venipuncture Certificate may allow students to enroll in the supervised live human stick and/or AHA CPR certification portions only.

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

Instructional Model:  This class is offered in hybrid format that includes online lectures, and classroom skills.

This class has both online lecture and live skills laboratory.

ONLINE LECTURES:  The online on-demand classes cover the lecture material and quizzes. 

LIVE SKILLS LABORATORY is live on campus as scheduled.

Product Requirements

Course Completion:

Please note:

  • Students must wear closed-toed shoes or they will not be allowed in class.  Wear comfortable clothing.
  • 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.