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IV Therapy for Health Care Workers

Course Code: MEDA 154

This micro-credential is designed to assist the RN/RPN in the knowledge and skills development required to initiate and manage IV therapy via short and long-term central venous access devices and implanted vascular access devices. Learners will be given an overview of blood transfusion, pain management and administration, safe handling and administration of chemotherapy, and how to safely administer intravenous direct medications. They will be introduced to the principles, nursing implications and patient care management associated with both peripheral and central line access for Total Parenteral Nutrition. Familiarization with equipment and the opportunity to practise the advanced skills to care for patients with access devices is provided in a laboratory setting. This course is offered in multiple delivery formats (online and in- person).

This Micro-credential is now OSAP eligible.

Learners enrolled in an Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) approved micro-credential program can apply for financial assistance through OSAP for Micro-credentials. Eligible students must apply for funding for each course separately by following the step-by-step application process. Applications for OSAP for Micro-credential assistance cannot overlap with another micro-credential study period (funding for multiple courses cannot be applied for concurrently).

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