- Intravenous Certification Course
- For Intravenous CCHPBC Certification
April 16-17, 2022 Saturday and Sunday 9-5 ( approx.)
Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky , MA, ND
Location : Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine,
New Westminster
Cost $1,000 plus GST
Email address : drsk@shaw.ca and Cell # 778-866-3351
- Rationale for IV Therapy
- Pros and Cons of IV Therapy
- Lab Tests for IV Therapy
- Review of Anaphylaxis Treatment and other emergency medical procedures
- IV complications and their management and prevention
- Sterile Technique and Infection Control
- IM, Subcutaneous and Intradermal Injections
- Practicum on Intradermal Injections
- IV Equipment Review
- Vein Selection
- Venipuncture Methods
- Nutrients used in IV Therapies
- Meyers Cocktail
- IV Checklist
- Practicum: IV Meyers Push
- Fluid Balance, Fluid Compartments, Electrolytes
- Acid-Base Balance
- Osmolarity, Tonicity
- Calculation of Osmolarity for IV Solution
- IV Bag Preparation
- IV Protocols
- Rates of Administration
- Calculation of Drip Rates
- IV Documentation
- Preparation of Patient for IV therapy
- Practicum IV Meyers Drip
- Written Exam on IV Therapy Principles
- Practical Sign-off on IV Preparation, Administration and Management
