IV Therapy Concepts and Review | Cert

This certificate program is designed for the licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or other interested health care professional to obtain theoretical concepts and skills associated with intravenous therapy.

Degree
Certificate

Credits
3

Locations
Sioux City Campus

Admissions Advisor

Debbie Guerra BSN, RN
Administrative Program Coordinator Nursing & Allied Health
debbie.guerra@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3197
Sioux City Campus

Required Classes

For a list of current required classes, visit our catalog at:
https://catalog.witcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=2315&returnto=752

Entrance Requirements

Successful completion of the classroom and clinical components by the LPN meets the Iowa Board of Nursing requirements for the LPN to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of practice for intravenous therapy. Completion of this course will award 43 contact hours, which equates to 4.3 CEUs. Provided by Iowa approved provider #21 upon completion of entire course.

Prerequisites

Current unrestricted Iowa license to practice as a licensed practical nurse
Documentation of 1040 hours of practice as a licensed practical nurse
Practice in a licensed hospital, a licensed skilled nursing facility or a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit whose policies allow the licensed practical nurse to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy
Facility of employment must have written policies that allow you to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy.

Estimated Cost of Attending

* In-state Tuition (total):

$606.00

* Out-of-state Tuition (total):

$624.00

Educational Fees/sem:

$97.00

Est. Equipment and misc:

$0.00

** Est. Books/sem:

$200.00

Est. Tools:

$0.00

Est. Transportation and personal expense/sem:

$2,273.00

Est. Housing and meals/sem:

$3,675.00

Est. Fees/Misc:

$0.00

* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.

** The cost of books varies per program.