Maricopa Community Colleges  HCC218   20012-20015 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/00
HCC218 20012-20015 LAB 0.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Venous Access for Diagnostic Agents
Scope of practice and regulations governing venipuncture. Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system. OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines. Theory and practice of basic venipuncture for diagnostic agents including equipment and procedures. Prerequisites: HCC101, HCC103, HCC105, HCC107, HCC109, HCC140, HCC151, HCC153 or currently licensed as a health care provider or ARRT(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certified.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCC218   20012-20015 Venous Access for Diagnostic Agents
1. Identify the legal scope of practice and regulations governing venipuncture procedures. (I)
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system. (II)
3. Describe the criteria for selection of venipuncture site. (III)
4. Provide patient education for the venipuncture procedure. (IV)
5. Apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for venipuncture procedures. (V)
6. Select the correct venipuncture device for a specific procedure. (VI)
7. Determine criteria for use of an existing IV delivery system for diagnostic agents. (VII)
8. Demonstrate the correct technique for initiating and discontinuing intravenous injections and infusions including site selection, site preparation and initiation, and dressing application. (VIII)
9. Demonstrate the correct techniques for administrating, monitoring, and/or discontinuing intravenous diagnostic agents. (IX)
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HCC218   20012-20015 Venous Access for Diagnostic Agents
    I. Legal Issues
        A. Scope of practice
        B. Laws and regulations
        C. Facility policies and procedures
        D. Informed consent
        E. Documentation
      II. Anatomy of Vascular System
          A. Arteries
          B. Veins
          C. Circulatory system
        III. Site Selection
            A. Common sites
            B. Location of desired insertion sites
            C. Length of IV infusion
            D. Reasons for infusion
            E. Patient factors
            F. Advantages and disadvantages of specific sites
          IV. Patient Education
              A. Patient needs
              B. Instructions
              C. Anxiety factors
              D. Support
            V. OSHA Guidelines and Safety
                A. Collection
                B. Processing
                C. Disposal
                D. Self-protection
              VI. Venipuncture Devices
                  A. Types of vascular devices
                    1. measurements
                    2. needles
                    3. over the needle catheters
                    4. characteristics VII. Venous Access Devices A. Intravenous piggyback infusion
                    1. delivery systems
                    2. intravenous solutions
                  B. Intermittent venous access devices
                  C. Central venous lines
                    1. picc
                    2. internal jugular
                    3. subclavian
                    4. groshong
                    5. broviac/hickman
                    6. implanted port
                  D. Contraindications for use of existing lines
                VIII. Venipuncture Procedure
                    A. Patient identification
                    B. Patient assessment
                    C. Control environment
                    D. Explain procedure
                    E. Evaluate and select site
                    F. Assemble supplies
                    G. Venipuncture technique
                    H. Secure and maintain site
                    I. Discontinue IV access when appropriate
                    J. Document pertinent information
                  IX. Intravenous Injections
                      A. Criteria for administrating diagnostic agents
                      B. Monitoring procedures
                      C. Reasons for discontinuing diagnostic agents
                      D. Drop rate calculation
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