IV Therapy

This course equips delegates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely prepare, administer, and monitor intravenous therapy, following infection control standards.
Audience: Nurses, Midwives, Nursing Associate Registrants, Paramedics, and Pharmacists
Delivery Method: Face-to-face or virtual
Duration: Half day
IV therapy skills

Introduction

A half-day course for healthcare professionals involved in the safe administration, monitoring, and management of intravenous medicines.

Course Content

  • Professional accountability and safety
  • IV administration techniques, methods, and routes
  • Reconstitution and dilution of medicines
  • Incompatibility and stability
  • Infection control and aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT)
  • Documentation
  • Medication errors and duty of candour
  • IV complications and management
  • Anaphylaxis and treatment algorithm

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Prepare and administer IV medicines safely
  • Apply infection control and ANTT principles
  • Recognise and manage IV complications and errors
  • Respond appropriately to anaphylaxis

Competency assessment must be completed in the workplace following the course.

Course Benefits

Improves patient safety, ensures compliance with professional standards, and enhances the quality of care.

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