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PDRE’s Ultrasound (U/S) Guided Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Insertion Course
Date/Time:	Wed 4/29/2026 at 1:00 PM
Location:	PALM DESERT RESUSCITATION EDUCATION LLC – HIGHLAND OFFICE - 3850 Atlantic Ave, Highland, CA 92346
Class Price:	See Options
Notes:	***We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a class due to the lack of participation or personnel/workplace emergency situations. Please be advised that notification of canceled or rescheduled course(s) will be given by phone or email as soon as possible.

PDRE’s Ultrasound (U/S) Guided Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Insertion Course

Course Description:

PDRE's Ultrasound (U/S) Guided Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Insertion Course covers topics including vessel and catheter selection, site preparation, procedures, difficulties, potential dangers and technology. In addition, this course also addresses the use of ultrasound equipment to assist with peripheral IV insertion.

Audience:

PDRE's Ultrasound (U/S) Guided Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Insertion Course is for healthcare providers who may be required to perform IV therapy and blood withdrawals in the healthcare settings. These include personnel who will need the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to begin, maintain, and perform to the highest standard of care infusion of intravenous fluids and withdraw of blood such as physicians, nurses (licensed vocational nurses LVNs, licensed practical nurses LPNs, registered nurses, nurse practitioners NPs), certified phlebotomy technicians, emergency medical technicians EMTs, paramedics and other designated healthcare providers. This Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) course will fulfill the mandatory requirement for licensure in the State of California.

Features:

• The course meets the requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for Licensed Vocational Nurses to become officially certified inUltrasound (U/S) Guided Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Insertion.
• Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning important concepts and psychomotor skills for IV therapy and blood withdrawal on first-rate mannikins and live peers, volunteers or designated proxies for the finger sticks, IV insertions and/or blood draws
• Co-branded with the Palm Desert Resuscitation Education LLC (PDRE) and Replenish 360 A Division of PDRE LLC
• Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills and possible simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active participation and student/instructor feedback for a more comprehensive learning, positive, and non-discriminatory environment
• Hands-on class format reinforces psychomotor skills proficiency for fine motor technique evaluation and confidence for future patient performance of finger sticks, IV therapy and blood withdrawals 

Course Content:

• U/S-guided peripheral IV insertions and IV blood withdrawals hands-on practice on the manikins will include one-one-one attention to detail and feedback
• 3-5 live IV insertions and blood withdrawals with peers, volunteers or delegated proxies
• Major topics to address during the theory and clinical psychomotor evaluations
  • Examples of ultrasound equipment and technology
  • Vascular and catheter selection
    • Vein anatomy
    • Ultrasound view
    • Typical vein sizes and flow rates
    • "Rule of Thumb"
    • Vein vs. Artery
    • Selecting the Catether
    • Vein Depth, Stick Angle, Catheter Length
  • Site preparation
  • Probe technique
  • Insertion and threading
  • Accuracy and hidden vein solutions and strategies
  • Potential issues to avoid
  • Proper documentation
  • Potential complicaitons
• Methods of IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawals
  • Basic and Advanced Theoretical Content
    • Requirements for the Business and Professions Code, Section 2860.5(b)
    • Patient preparation using psychological strategies to reassure and calm the patient
    • Universal precautions by using personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control via aseptic and sterile techniques
    • IV therapy
    • Indications and contraindications of IV therapy
    • Venipuncture devices
    • Delivery systems
    • IV fluids
    • Venipuncture site Preparation and immobilization
    • Patient observation
    • Fluid flow regulation
    • Local and systemic reactions
  • Basic and Advanced Clinical Content
    • Safety measures and factors
    • Universal precautions
    • Selection of appropriate methods
    • Preparation of equipment for IV therapy and blood withdrawal
    • Choice of vein
    • Choice of artery
    • Choice of device
    • Preparation of site
    • Different types of IV therapy and blood withdrawal methods
    • Possible complications and adverse reactions
    • Preparation of withdrawal sites
    • IV insertions and IV blood withdrawals hands-on practice on the manikins
      • Skin puncture technique practice
      • Venipuncture technique practice
      • Arterial puncture technique practice
      • Blood withdrawal practice
    • 3-5 live IV insertions and blood withdrawals with peers or a delegated proxy
      • Skin puncture technique practice
      • Venipuncture technique practice
      • Arterial puncture technique practice
      • Blood withdrawal practice
  • Other topics include:
    • Anatomy, physiology, and functions
    • Electrolytes and fluids
    • IV solution concentrations
    • IV preparation in depth
    • Vein selection in depth
    • IV pumps
    • PICC lines
    • Central lines
• Facility policy
  • Written policy and competency
  • Monitoring outcomes
  • Annual competency log

Course Materials:

• All course materials will be provided to you during your course schedule date and time.
  • IV/Blood Withdrawal supplies and equipments
• Provider manual will be provided on the first day of class if purchased.

Course Format/Time:

• Classroom-based
  • Instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout
• Full course:
  • 3 Hour Course: Theory and Clinical, plus additional time for breaks and lunch

Course Prerequisites & Requirements:

• IV Therapy Certification course for Registered Nurses (RNs) must be compliant with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requirements.
• Students understand that live IV insertions will be performed with designated peers, volunteers or a delegated proxy if applicable to fulfill the requirements of the course and official certification.
  • Comprehensive course didactics including safety measures, complications, and adverse reactions with psychomotor skills evaluation and practice will give the students the confidence for the live venipunctures and/or blood withdrawal as needed.
  • You are welcome to bring your own proxy who must be at least 18 years or older, in great health and fitness, and must sign a mandatory consent and waiver of liability signed prior to being practiced on.
• If a student has an acute or chronic medical condition that prevents him or her from participating (e.g., such as pregnancy, predisposing vasovagal response, etc.), a medical release form needs to be signed by his or her personal doctor in order to partake in the live psychomotor skills evaluation and assessment portions of the course.
• Students are required to attend the full classroom time in order to be certified. Any missed contact hours for the course needs to be made-up or remediated for full course completion and certification at the California State level per the BRN guidelines and recommendations.
• Student Attire must include medical scrubs and shoes that are closed toes in addition to personal protective equipment (PPE), which will be provided during the course as a universal precaution.
• For the safety and precaution of our other students in addition to the nature of this course, individuals who have been diagnosed with any active bloodborne diseases are approached with in a case-by-case non-discriminatory basis and may, unfortunately, be ineligible to attend this course due to the bloodborne pathogen exposure risks during peripheral IV catheter insertion and removal as well as in blood withdrawal hands-on practicing by novice students.

 Course Fee:

• Initial (first-time)/Refresher Course/Renewing Healthcare Providers: $400
• Promotional Group Discount (10% Off Regular Price): $360

Accreditation Information:

• Palm Desert Resuscitation Education LLC (PDRE) is accredited by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider # CEP.

Certification:

• For RNs and"Other" Qualified Healthcare Providers, a Certificate of Course Completion and Certification will be issued upon completion of the course.
• Students who successfully complete the Intravenous (IV) Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification Course, including the following components, will receive an Intravenous (IV) Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification Course Completion Card:
  • Actively participate in, practice and complete all learning stations.
  • Complete the basic and advanced theoretical and clinical contents including the practice session requirements, psychomotor skills evaluation and testings.
  • The student must attend the full course and must attend another course time and date if there is an absence to complete the requirement for certification.
  • Live IV insertion or “sticks” will be performed on other students present as well as additional designated proxies who volunteer to be the IV Therapy and/or Blood Withdrawal practice patient.

Continuing Education:

• The full course is 3-hour course designed for official certification and completion of Continuing Education (CE) accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

Other Information:

• Provider manuals can be picked up on the day of the course if purchased.
• The students are provided an IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal equipment set for the course, which, if lost, will have a $30 charge for another replacement equipment set.
• Please refer to PDRE’s Cancellation Policy, “No Show” Policy, and Customer Payments.

Scheduling & Discounts:

• Register early because classroom-based courses fill-up quickly
• Enrollment is limited
• Course scheduling is subject to change without notice
• Please call us if you have any questions or for discounted group rates and seasonal promotions!