Distance Learning Modules

Module E-learning Courses

 

With the ever-changing clinical landscape, we understand that access to educational resources and up-to-date information is vital in supporting both you and your patients with best practices.

 

These interactive courses contain information on all aspects of midline insertion/PICC placement with quizzes, reflections, assignments, competencies, and a practical workshop to increase your knowledge and confidence.

 

To register your interest in future events please use the forms below, spaces will be limited so early sign-up is recommended.

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Vygon Midline Insertion Course

Date: Commences February, May, August and November 2022

A CPD e-learning training programme, designed for clinicians who are interested in completing an in-depth midline device insertion course.

Course objectives

Summarise key considerations when selecting the most appropriate vascular access device

Demonstrate an understanding of ultrasound guidance for venous access (if required)

Demonstrate a knowledge of the anatomy and physiology as related to smartmidline or leaderflex insertion

Vygon PICC Insertion Course

Date: Commences February, May, August and November 2022

A CPD e-learning training programme designed for clinicians with an interest in increasing their skills and knowledge about the procedure of PICC insertion. It will be of particular interest to clinicians working in roles that involve IV therapy or vascular access as part of their remit.

This course contains information on all aspects of PICC insertion with quizzes, reflections, assignments, competencies, and a practical workshop to increase your knowledge and confidence in PICC insertion.

Course objectives

Demonstrate a knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to PICC insertion

Identify preferred veins for PICC insertion

Develop skills to safely and correctly insert a PICC

Describe potential complications of PICC insertion, how to recognise them, and interventions should they occur.

Vygon Intracavitary ECG Technology Module

Date: Online

A training programme designed for clinicians who are interested in completing an indepth IC-ECG technology for Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) tip positioning course.

Course objectives

Identify sinus rhythm

Identify atrial fibrillation

Identify the most appropriate catheter tip position

Identify the stages of the PQRS complex

Confidently identify the P wave

Demonstrate the development of knowledge and competence to safely use IC-ECG tip location technology to position catheter tips

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Care & Maintenance of PICCs & Midline Catheters Online Training Course

Date: Online Course 

A CPD Certified e-learning training programme, suitable for any healthcare professional responsible for the care and maintenance of midlines and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC).

This evidence-based and comprehensive module encompasses the key elements of best practice to maintain and improve clinical outcomes; integrates vessel health and vein preservation; infection control and ANTT.

This course is designed to facilitate continuous professional development and learning, along with supporting reflective and evidence-based practice.

Course objectives 

Describe the potential vascular access device complication

Discuss the prevention, identification and management of infection

Discuss the prevention, identification and management of occlusion in vascular access devices

Discuss the prevention, identification and management of damaged or displacement devices

Vygon Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access 

Date: Online

The aim of this module is to provide you with the theoretical knowledge required to safely and effectively use ultrasound guidance to insert a Vascular Access Device. 

Course objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of basic ultrasound physics

Demonstrate an understanding of the knobology

Be able to select the correct probe for a vascular access procedure

Be aware of the ways to optimise your image

Demonstrate a successful puncture on a phanton

Demonstrate the correct use of ultrasound to assist in PICC or Midline catheter insertion

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