Central venous access devices - The nurse's role

Course Overview

This course is designed for any nurse providing care to a patient with a CVAD. It provides training on all aspects of CVADs and forms the theoretical component of a competency based learning package in CVADs.

This course has been written by health content experts and has been peer reviewed.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of all aspects of CVADS including indications for use types and selection and complications. Nurses will learn through interactive step-by-step guides the current best practice nursing care including troubleshooting, care of the infected site, positioning, locking, dressing, and removal.

Business Outcomes

This course provides thorough training on all aspects of CVADs and is essential knowledge for all nurses caring for a patient with a CVAD.

The course is consistent with all current best practice guidelines and will meet the requirements for the theoretical component of a blended competency based learning package.