IV Therapy Technique
IV therapy is used to administer medications to treat infection or relieve pain. IV therapy training courses are geared towards practicing nurses or new nursing graduates who wish to become certified in the specialty.
Theory and techniques of venipuncture, intravenous infusions, and blood drawing will be covered. Information regarding fluids, electrolytes, blood products, hyper-alimentation, venous system physiology, lipids, and local and systemic complication in IV Therapy.
Prerequisites
Student must be an RN, GN, LVN, or GVN in order to take this course.
Program Length
3 Days
Class is only offered in January and June.
( 24 contact hours total )
Cost
| Item | Cost |
| Tuition and Fees: | $185 |
| TOTAL | $185 |
This program is eligible for financial aid via Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG). Contact (806) 371-5395 for more information.
Applications are available at the Amarillo College West Campus, Building A, Room 104, 6222 W. 9th, Amarillo, Texas