Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Care & Maintenance

PICNet would like to thank Vancouver Coastal Health, who developed this education module, for making this available to our Community of Practice.

Course Description:

The Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Care & Maintenance Module uses animations, interactive activities and video demonstrations to teach the fundamental theory and practice involved with working with CVCs.

Upon completion of the CVC Care & Maintenance Course, the learner will: 

• be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of CVCs
• be familiar with the signs and symptoms of CVC complications and be able to apply management and prevention precautions as part of daily practice
• be able to confidently perform nursing responsibilities including assessment of CVCs, flushing, tube changing, and taking blood samples

Who should take this course?

It is recommended for nursing staff and appropriate for all health care professionals who work with CVCs.  The education module takes between 25-45 minutes and includes a pre-test and post-test.

System Requirements:

Flash Version 8 and Internet Explorer Version 6 are the recommended applications for this module. Be sure to open your screen to its fullest view (full screen) to see the whole module properly.

Online Education Module: