Central Venous Cathetar (CVC) Insertion
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) Insertion Module uses animations, interactive activities and video demonstrations to teach the fundamental theory and practice involved with preventing Central Line-Related Bloodstream Infection (CR-BSI) when inserting CVCs.
Upon completion of the CVC Insertion Course, the learner will:
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of precautions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the regional anatomy of targeted CVC insertion sites
- Demonstrate knowledge and landmarking for selected insertion sites
- Describe contraindications and indications for the insertion of CVCs
- Outline common complications associated with CVC placement techniques
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.