PICC Line Certification Course Info Needed

Contact Bard Access and see if they can give you the location of their next class. In a pinch we have allowed some of our new staff to take their on-line didactic b/c we were then going to train them ourselves. If you will not be mentored by an experienced PICC nurse I would not advise the on-line course. You have to call Bard for them secret code in order to access the class. I have seen it and it is excellent. I will look for more classes for you.

Do you know how to get a hold of BARD? Since all states now allow RNs to place PICCS you should have no restrictions on your ability to place PICCS as long as you have taken the class and of course feel comfortable inserting them. After that you can take an advanced PICC class,hopefully learnibg how to use a bedside Ultrasound. The best thing you can do to prepare is to read an IV therapy book cover to cover...if the thought of placing PICCs is exicting to you than this will be too. Order IV therapy principles and practices by Sharon Weinstein...make sure you get the most current edition. Are you using Bard PICC products...let me know...if problems getting the code ..let me know ......b/c I canshare if needed. Also check your state board of nursing web site......i believe they have a statement about what they require you to have and also to have on file at tyour employer...follow all their rules...so you will be protected....let me know If I can help you...I have been placing PICCs since 1989 and have trained many...written all our policies etc....luv it when nurses like vascular access.

Hi,

I have been doing piccs 2 years and I took an online course thru
Bard and it was wonderful. You print off a copy at the end to show you
pass the test. It cost 50 dollars but is well worth the time. You will
have to call a Bard representative to get the password because it changes
every month. Let me know if I can help in any way.

See ya----Penny

I will call our rep on wednesday and see about the code for you...too late to do it today and I am out in the field tomorrow with my home infusion job