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Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by Alice

Alice — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:19:30 +0000

Hi Debbie, our PICC classes are held in sets of 2 consecutive days on the weekend. Our next classes will be held: July 30th, 31st and Sept. 24th, 25th 2011 in Stratford, Connecticut at the Homewood Suites Hotel. For details and a link to our flyer, travel info- go to http://www.piccresource.com/calendar.php
My best,
Alice

Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:43:09 +0000

can you please send info on this class? date/time, cost, location, as I am a travel nurse and must get many of my own certifications and classes. thank you

Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by Valarie

Valarie — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:34:32 +0000

Can you please send me info on picc line insertion classes and certification in any area close to Alabama that will be coming up in the future.I am a travel nurse so I don’t mind having to drive.I will greatly appreciate it.

Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by Alice

Alice — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:21:10 +0000

Sure, we have training classes in Connecticut coming up soon- with openings in May 2011. Go to this link for more information and a link to the hotel info and travel information: http://www.piccresource.com/PICC_Spring_Travel-2011.pdf

Alice

Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by susan

susan — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:21:50 +0000

would like information on training or school to become certified for picc lines , Thanks,

Comment on How to Start IVs: 8 Tips to Improve Your IV Success by Alice

Alice — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:25:39 +0000

Thank you. We offer programs to help with IV insertion if needed. Alice

Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by Alice

Alice — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:23:03 +0000

It is a good idea to get updated in the current protocols. Standards and guidelines for insertion and care of PICC lines have changed a lot within the past 4 years. For example, there is a major effort in vascular access in general to eradicate central line associated blood stream infections, and there are many new protocols that have changed the way we practice PICC line insertion and care procedures. You can get updated by taking a PICC insertion class, and being precepted in your initial insertions using the new techniques. Your credentialing as competent in the procedure (aka certification) can be accomplished by meeting your employing facility's requirements. Make sure that you save documentation that you have met the competency requirements, and going forward to keep up with changes in clinical practice you can join or subscribe to the journals of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and/or the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) . Both of these organizations offer continuing education through their conferences and journal publications, and both have local state based chapters (INS more chapters). We also plan to release a PICC and Midline update program that will be available on our website in our online classes section soon.

Comment on How to Start IVs: 8 Tips to Improve Your IV Success by joan

joan — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:12:30 +0000

great overview..i need iv certification…great jobs available

Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by Sue

Sue — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:21:07 +0000

I was certified in 1991, by going to a class and then successfully placing 3 lines while being observed. Since then I have changed positions and have not placed any in about 4 years. I am now in PICU instead of NICU. Do you think I need to recertify or what do you suggest?

Comment on PICC Certification: What Does It Mean? by Alice

Alice — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:19:32 +0000

Done, sent to your email privately.