I.V. Certification Question

I am not aware of any national certifications. The way I understand it is that the certification is awarded by your employer after you have completed approved training and competencies. I teach it to area LVN's but explain that I cannot "certify" them. They come to my class for the education portion, and I supply a sample competency form, but it is up to their own employer to determine if that combination is sufficient for the individual to be recognized as someone who can administer IV medications safely. Have you talked to any of the nursing schools in your area?

Thanks for posting, i see you are in nyc, if you should find out this infor, can you send me an email, thanks.

I am not aware of any national certifications. The way I understand it is that the certification is awarded by your employer after you have completed approved training and competencies. I teach it to area LVN's but explain that I cannot "certify" them. They come to my class for the education portion, and I supply a sample competency form, but it is up to their own employer to determine if that combination is sufficient for the individual to be recognized as someone who can administer IV medications safely. Have you talked to any of the nursing schools in your area?

In my area, its like you describe, as is phlebotomy. If you take phlebotomy, you get the education portion but you are not actually certified until you find employment and become certified by the employer.