Course Description:
This course will provide participants with training and certification in the techniques required to start an IV infusion as withdrawal of blood for testing. The course provides information on fluid and electrolyte balance, puncture techniques, management and care of the site (both pre and post insertion), anatomy and physiology, and Universal Precautions.
Course participants will attend laboratory practice to perform three (3) successful blood withdrawals and three (3) successful IV starts. Certificates will not be issued to students who fail to successfully complete all laboratory practices.
COURSE DURATION: | 36 hours |
LOCATION: | St. Jude Nursing School 8200 Van Nuys Blvd Panorama City, CA 91402 Tel 1: (818) 892-6141 Tel 2: (818) 334-8943 |
COST: | $399.00 (includes course materials) |
Cancellation Policy:
Your deposit reserves your seat, books and other materials.
If written cancellation is received 5 working days prior to the start of the course, a full refund less a $50.00 administration fee will be made. No refunds will be made past this date.
24 Hour Certification Training
The Director of the Staff Development Program is specifically designed to prepare licensed nurses for duties as the Director of Staff Development in a Skilled Nursing Facility or as an instructor in a precertification program for certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
Students attending the program will receive training in planning, implementing, and evaluating nurse education program. Specifically, students will learn how to develop and maintain training records, draft course outlines and lesson plans, develop long range and short range training plans, and how to conduct training.
24 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Requirements:
With six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, DSD candidates must obtain a minimum of 24-hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing and evaluating Educational Programs.
Topics Covered:
Characteristics of the Adult Learner
Elements of an Instructional Objective
CNA training requirements in Long-term Care Facilities
Instructional methods for Preparing and Presenting Lesson Plans
Teacher behaviors that affect Student Classroom Interaction
Qualifications:
To qualify as a DSD, the candidate must be an RN or LVN and satisfy one of the following:
LOCATION: | St. Jude Nursing School 8200 Van Nuys Blvd Panorama City, CA 91402 Tel 1: (818) 892-6141 Tel 2: (818) 334-8943 |
COST: | $599.00 (includes course materials) |
Option 1: Have one year experience as a licensed nurse providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility, IN ADDITION to having one year of experience planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in nursing (for a total of two years).
Option 2: Have two years full time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one which must be in the provision of direct patient care in a nursing facility.