About
This class teaches students how to initiate and/or maintain common intravenous therapies. It also covers proper nursing assessments, documentation, and special patient care during Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal procedures. The focus is on hospitalized patients but the knowledge acquired is applicable to the home health and field settings. The IV therapy and Blood Withdrawal class is a 36 contact hour course with 27 hours spent in theory and 9 hours spent in practical demonstration.
Organization
Best American Healthcare University
Best American Healthcare College is an online campus in Riverside, California, providing vocational healthcare education for people entering, advancing, or retraining for healthcare careers. Its occupational fields include Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) training, among others. The college offers online and classroom formats, with weekday, weekend, morning, and evening scheduling. Its stated focus combines healthcare career preparation with health and evidence-based learning, research, and vocational studies. The institution also emphasizes purpose, ambition, creativity, and doing good in its values. Programs include both career-oriented training and professional development options for healthcare workers seeking additional qualifications.