[dopeyrn]

Our unit is interested in our nurses learning to insert picc lines in our neonates. Does anyone know of any insertion and certification classes. We are located in the Chicago area? Thanks

[Jolie]

Originally Posted by dopeyrn

Our unit is interested in our nurses learning to insert picc lines in our neonates. Does anyone know of any insertion and certification classes. We are located in the Chicago area? Thanks

I would suggest that your manager contact one of the Level III referral centers in the area: Rush, U of I, U of C, Northwestern, Children's Memorial, Lutheran General, Cook County, etc. and ask to speak to the NICU manager or NICU educator. I am sure that there are nurses certified in PICC insertion and management in all of these facilities who could direct you on how to set up a program in your unit. Good luck!

[tracy6fan]

The manufacturer of the product you use may offer certification classes. We use Kendall PICCs and they're doing a class in the Atlanta area in May.

[babynurselsa]

THe class I took was given by a Bard Rep. You could contact the manufacturer of the piccs that you use.

[NARCAN]

for picc line certification go to medtexx.com

[SteveRN21]

We had a Kendall rep teach a regional certification class, which around 50 people from different hospitals attended. The class was free, too!

[Tongo2008]

Regarding PICC certification, does one need to be IV certified first. I am an RN, very good with sticks both in adults and children. Iam interested in PICC certification. I work on Tele unit at the moment.

[SteveRN21]

Originally Posted by Tongo2008

Regarding PICC certification, does one need to be IV certified first. I am an RN, very good with sticks both in adults and children. Iam interested in PICC certification. I work on Tele unit at the moment.

If by IV certified you mean "checked off" on IV's during orientation, then yes. Otherwise you don't need any additional IV training before PICC training. It does help that you are skilled in adult/pediatric IV insertion. Neonatal PICCs are a whole new ball 'o wax though....You don't typically place PICCs in the scalp, hands and feet of adult/peds pts. You do in neonates.

[Tongo2008]

Thank you, that is helpful.