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- Curriculum
Florida Board of Nursing – 12.00 Hours – Reference number: 20-428685
This IV Therapy Online Self-study fulfills the 30 hours Cognitive Training required by the Florida State Board of Nursing for certification of LPN’s to administer IV therapy. Plus it also includes the complete set of clinical competence checklists — to be completed by the LPN within their workplace. After the completion of this self-study module, the certificate of completion will be generated automatically.
The Checklists should be signed by a Registered Nurse licensed by the state of Florida. The signed checklists together with the IV Therapy certification serves as the LPN’s proficiency assessment – to be filed in the LPN’s employee file.
Objectives
Many State Boards of Nursing require that the LPN have additional infusion therapy education after licensure and Florida is one of those states.
This section of the Florida I.V. Therapy curriculum has been written to provide basic concepts and skills to the nurse who has had limited exposure to infusion therapy principals and practice or requires updated knowledge to comply with current standards.
The Florida Board of Nurses has defined the post-graduate infusion therapy education requirements of the licensed practical nurse who intends to participate in the provision of infusion therapy in the state of Florida.
An excellent refresher for the RN who has not had recent experience and/or is not familiar with the current infusion therapy standards of care.
Provides the didactic portion of the required education. Competency requirements are obtained and maintained through the nurse’s employer, facility or institution.
Price: $124.99
Course materials
Lessons: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1. Discuss legal and safety implications of I.V. therapy and blood withdrawal.IV therapy in Florida is governed by Chapter 464, Florida Statutes (Nurse Practice Act) and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64B9-12 (Administration of IV Therapy by LPNs). The Florida Board of Nursing outlines specific competencies, supervision requirements, and course standards for LPNs who perform IV therapy. Nurses must always practice within their scope of licensure and under appropriate supervision.
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2. Discuss anatomy and physiology of veins and arteries as they relate to venipuncture.
The circulatory system consists of two main components:
- Arteries – carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues.
- Veins – return deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart.
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3. Identify different equipment’s use for I.V. therapy and blood withdrawal.
Proper selection and understanding of IV and blood withdrawal equipment are essential for safe and effective therapy. Each device or supply plays a specific role in maintaining sterility, controlling flow rates, and ensuring patient safety. Nurses must always check equipment integrity, expiration dates, and manufacturer guidelines before use.
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4. Discuss psychological preparation of clients.
Psychological preparation is just as important as technical skill in IV therapy and blood withdrawal. A patient’s emotional state can directly influence their physiological response—anxiety can increase heart rate, constrict veins, and make venipuncture more difficult. Effective communication, empathy, and professionalism reduce anxiety and improve cooperation and procedural outcomes.
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5. Discuss pediatric, geriatric variations and clients with difficult veins.
Every patient population presents unique challenges when it comes to IV therapy and blood withdrawal. Understanding the anatomical, physiological, and psychological variations among pediatric, geriatric, and difficult-vein clients ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Florida’s Nurse Practice Act emphasizes that all IV therapy must be performed within the nurse’s scope of practice and in accordance with institutional policy and patient needs.
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6. Discuss complications of I.V. therapy and blood withdrawal.
Even with proper training and technique, complications can occur during IV therapy or blood withdrawal. Early recognition, prompt intervention, and accurate documentation are vital to ensure patient safety and prevent permanent injury.
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7. Discuss administration of blood, blood products, and total parenteral nutrition.
Blood administration and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) are advanced nursing responsibilities that require strict adherence to sterile technique, patient monitoring, and institutional policy. In Florida, these procedures are considered RN-level duties due to their complexity and potential for life-threatening complications. The LPN’s role focuses on assisting, monitoring, and documenting, but not initiating or administering these therapies.
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8. Demonstrate IV starts and blood draws successfully.
This lesson focuses on the hands-on clinical skills required to successfully perform IV insertions and venipuncture (blood draws) using aseptic technique. Competence in these procedures requires understanding anatomy, safety standards, patient communication, and proper documentation. In Florida, all nurses performing IV therapy must be trained and validated through an approved IV Therapy program in compliance with the Florida Administrative Code 64B9-12 and the Florida Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 464).
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QuizRefresh your IV Insertion Skills with this module. Complete half of your CEU hours @ home and come in for skills. This self-study module is designed as the online theory segment of IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal of Educate Simplify’s Full 3 day course. For RNs & Rad Techs — feel free to complete this online segment and come into our Los Angeles Training Center for a weekend skills session. Total CEU hours: RNs = online certificate + skills = 30 hours Radiology Technologists = online certificate + skills = 24 A+
Course details
Duration
15.00 hours includes study guide
Lectures
8
Quizzes
1
Level
Advanced
Certification upon completion
Basic info
Online Course