PICC line certification

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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

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.
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!

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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.

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Specializes in ER, NICU, NSY and some other stuff.

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

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Specializes in CARDIO, FAMILY PRACTICE, GERIATRICS,URO.

for picc line certification go to medtexx.com

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

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

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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.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).
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.

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Thank you, that is helpful.

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Specializes in ICU, burn and trauma, pre-op.

Queston about the PICC line certification. I've been a nurse for 23yr's now, very experienced in IV insertion, moving to California in say 1 -1/2 years, and am getting as many certifications up to date, and added(which this would be) to my resume as I can. I've been reading about Kendall and Bard, how about the medtexx.com company, does anyone have any experience with them? Or know if they would be a good option. I live in New York now, and would get the certification in NY, probably transfer to a infusion unit if possible to get experience before the move......

Kitra

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The best thing to do is find out the manufacture of the PICC lines your hospital currently uses and contact your REP.. Most manufactures offer PICC Line,MST, and Advance PICC Line Placement Cl,asses. Best of all, most of the manufactures will offer these classes to your facility for FREE! Administration will love all of the money you will save them.

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