INSERTION OF CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS 3.0

  • This course is primarily intended for health care providers who insert central venous catheters (CVCs). There is a separate course available from Duke Infection Control Outreach Network (DICON) for nurses who are involved in the care and maintenance of CVCs.

Target Audience

  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Fellows
  • Medical Students
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Residents
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Fellows
  • Medical Students
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Residents

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize appropriate indications for a CVC.
  • Place central lines utilizing pertinent aseptic technique and infection control guidelines and confirm proper placement.
  • Apply appropriate catheter care once the catheter is inserted.
  • Identify and manage complications associated with central line insertion.
  • Recognize when to remove the CVC.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
  • 2.00 IACET CEU
  • 2.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 2.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Registration Opens: 
07/08/2022
Registration Expires: 
07/08/2024
Rating: 
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Paul Thacker
  • Hannah Davis
  • Deverick Anderson
  • Brittain Wood
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • JA Credit
  • IACET

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
  • 2.00 IACET CEU
  • 2.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 2.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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