IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification Course for LVN
Program Update
The board no longer allow more than 8 hours of class instruction in a single day. As a result, our course will change from a three-day format to a five-day program starting June 2026
Course description
This is a California BVNPT approved certification course for licensed vocational
nurses who wish to add Blood Withdrawal and IV Therapy qualification to their license.
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The Board no longer allows home study or on-line course for this course.
Class day includes successful venipunctures on fellow students.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe purposes for venipuncture.
Identify potential intravenous (IV) sites and sites to avoid.
Identify types of prepared IV solutions.
Identify correct type of tubing to use.
Determine types of tourniquets that may be used.
Identify signs and symptoms of fluid volume excess or fluid volume deficit.
Discuss unexpected outcomes related to a peripheral intravenous infusion and related interventions.
Describe steps for insertion of a peripheral IV device.
Troubleshoot intravenous infusions.
Identify signs and symptoms of complications from intravenous therapy.
Discontinue a peripheral IV device.
Identify reasons for discontinuing peripheral IV access.
Describe unexpected outcomes of discontinuing peripheral IV access and related interventions.
COURSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BVNPT CE CREDITS
Provider # V10769
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Course fee:
$425.00
(+$50 certification fee made to Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician)
Must complete 36 classroom hours (36 CE).
Program Update
The board no longer allow more than 8 hours of class instruction in a single day. As a result, our course will change from a three-day format to a five-day program starting June 2026.
SCHEDULES
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| DATE | LOCATION | STATUS |
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Initial payment of $155.00 is required to reserve a seat for the class. (Balance payment or full payment may be required at an earlier date if class is full and on wait list) NO CALL/NO SHOW WILL FORFEIT YOUR REGISTRATION FEE Request for refund, cancellation or re-scheduling must be received no later than 5 business days of class start date | ||
IVBW: June 29 - July 3, 2026 Class Time: June 29: 9 am - 5:30 pm June 30: 9 am - 5:30 pm July 2: 9 am - 5:30 pm July 3: 8 am - 12 pm | 2103 S. El Camino Real | BHMT-Kaiser beneficiaries-click here |
IVBW: Aug 5- 9, 2026 Class Time: | 2103 S. El Camino Real Suite 208 | BHMT-Kaiser beneficiaries-click here |
IVBW: Sept 9-13, 2026 Class Time: | 2103 S. El Camino Real Suite 208 Oceanside, CA 92054 | BHMT-Kaiser beneficiaries-click here |