About
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course: This (36) hour course consisting of (27) hours of lecture and nine (9) hours of clinical experience. The course is designed to enable the Licensed Vocational Nurse to safety initiate and maintain intravenous therapy in the clinical setting. LVNs successfully completing the course will be certified by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners to initiate and superimpose intravenous fluids and blood withdrawal. Course in intravenous and blood withdrawal is designed to teach participants basic techniques in intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal.
Organization
First Lady Permanente
First Lady Permanente College
First Lady Permanente College, headquartered in Turlock, CA, serves California's Central Valley as a higher education institution specializing in healthcare and vocational training. It offers comprehensive programs including LVN, CNA, CPT, CMA, EMT, and Paramedic training, alongside continuing education courses like IV Therapy and EKG Interpretation. The college provides AHA certifications for CPR, AED, and BLS, emphasizing hands-on training with externships and preparing students for certification and employment in healthcare. It is approved by the BPPE as a private post-secondary institution and serves over 10,000 students annually.
Highlights:
- Certified American Heart Association training center
- Offers nationally recognized continuing education certifications approved by multiple California healthcare boards (Board of Registered Nursing, California Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services Agency)
- Emphasizes hands-on training with externships
- Mission focuses on empowering students through quality education and professional skill development to save lives and serve the community
- Provides comprehensive healthcare education and nationally recognized continuing education programs