This course is designed as an accumulative knowledge based education. Presented over three consecutive days for the progression of skill and technique. Students should dress casually, wear short sleeve clothing and provide refreshments for personal consumption. The course will take the allotted twenty-four hours and on day three the course generally exceeds the allotted time, in excess of approximately two hours. It is advisable that the registrant not have any additional or hectic schedule during the three days of this course.
Students receive instruction from patient approach and comfort to site selection and maintenance.
Education and use of required equipment, individual technique with increased skill and theory of venous access. All materials are supplied and upon completion of the program each student receives a certificate, a wallet card and a tax deductible receipt. There is advancement in site selection, site maintenance and any portion of the Gentle Touch course . There is more time allotted for equipment handling and use. Students are encouraged to suggest areas to further increase their knowledge and work together as a group.