IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal is a Certificate Of Completion program offered by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Sacramento, CA. The program takes 5 days to complete, with a total tuition of $396.
Program Overview
The IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification Course at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts can be used for the continuing education requirement. The course enhances the knowledge of vocational nurses at a level above that required for licensure.
The course is designed for professionals seeking continuing education. It is designed to safely enable the Licensed Vocational Nurse to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy in a clinical setting, and covers IV therapy, arterial puncture, and blood withdrawal.
What sets this Program apart
- Approved by the BVNPT
- Supervised Hands-On Training
- Clinical Practicum in Lab Setting
- Three Consecutive Weekends
Admission Requirements and Process
Applicants must meet the following admission criteria before registration.
- Provide valid photo identification.
- Provide proof of one of the following: a current and valid California LVN license; senior standing in a California Vocational Nurse program with successful completion of Module IV; graduation from a California Vocational Nurse program; Interim Permit status for California LVN licensure; an RN license from the State of California; or a physician license from the State of California.
General Requirements
- Admission criteriaProvide valid photo identification.
- Admission criteriaProvide proof of one of the following: a current and valid California LVN license; senior standing in a California Vocational Nurse program with successful completion of Module…
- FeesPay all applicable fees per the published fee schedule before an enrollment contract is issued.
Application Process
- 1Register onlineSelect the IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal course on Gurnick's CE Courses page, choose a campus and desired start date, then click the Registration button and follow the steps to complete registration.
- 2Follow up with admissionsContact your preferred campus Admission Advisor to follow up on the completion of your registration.
- 3Pay the course costApplicants must pay the total course cost when they register; no partial payments or deposits are accepted.
- 4Attend with photo IDBring a valid photo ID on the day of the course; for the clinical check-off on the final day you must bring a volunteer for the venipuncture and skin-puncture skills check.
Program Schedule
The course consists of five (5) instructional days, including theory and clinical training. Days 1 through 3 include eight (8) hours per day of lecture; Day 4 includes three (3) hours of theory and five (5) hours of clinical instruction; Day 5 consists of four (4) hours of clinical practice in a clinical skills laboratory, where each student must complete at least three supervised venipunctures and three supervised skin punctures on live human subjects.
Class schedules are subject to change. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts might cancel the upcoming course schedule if the minimum enrollment of 15 students is not met within one week of the proposed start date.
No upcoming start date is published for this course at this campus; contact the campus for the next start.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00; Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00; Tuition $396.00 for non-Gurnick students/graduates or $333.00 for Gurnick students/graduates. Total course cost $496.00 (non-Gurnick) or $433.00 (Gurnick students/graduates). Total program cost excludes transportation, room and board, and personal expenses.
Financial aid. Contact the school for financial aid details for this course. Gurnick's FAFSA school code is 041698.
Curriculum
The IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal curriculum is listed below as published in the catalog.
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Career paths. Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Certification and licensure. BVNPT IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification (LVNs); Continuing education certificate (RNs, physicians).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Gurnick Academy is an approved course provider by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) for IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification. Continuing Education Courses are not accredited.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide