IV Therapy Mastery Comprehensive vascular access practice
Ultrasound Guided IV Therapy Advanced ultrasound-guided access
Comprehensive IV Therapy Practice
PIV460 IV Therapy Mastery Certificate Exam
Build broad knowledge and validated skills for safe, effective peripheral and central intravenous therapy.
The IV Therapy Mastery Certificate provides demonstrable proof of knowledge, skills and experience for defined areas within the scope of practice for the clinician performing peripheral intravenous therapies.
Format Online + Skills Validation
Recognition Certificate + Registry
Path to the Mastery Certificate
1
Complete the Online Education
Finish the required IV Therapy Mastery education and all assigned learning activities.
2
Complete the Skills Assessment
Demonstrate the required IV therapy assessment, device-management, and procedural competencies.
3
Complete the Supervised Practicum
Complete the required live, supervised six-hour adult practicum with an approved preceptor.
4
Submit the Required Documentation
Submit the completed practicum documentation and required skills-validation forms.
5
Pass the Mastery Examination
Request examination authorization and earn the required passing score on the IV Therapy Mastery Exam.
6
Receive the Mastery Certificate
Receive the IV Therapy Mastery Certificate and qualify for listing in the Mastery Registry.
Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Access
All-In-One UGPIV Mastery Certificate Training Start to Finish Bundle
Develop the knowledge, image-interpretation ability, and validated insertion skills needed for ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access.
The Complete UGPIV Mastery Certificate Guidance course contains all the prerequisite courses in one convenient 4-hour program. The comprehensive educational program is designed to guide the learner or facility to achieve mastery of the insertion procedure while establishing train the trainer preceptors for future learning needs. Want to ensure proficiency of the UGPIV procedure, minimizing complications and maximizing dwell time? Use the UGPIV Mastery Certificate system to establish a highly trained team!
Format Online + Skills Validation
Recognition Certificate + Registry
Education 4 CEs
Duration 1 hour
Path to the Mastery Certificate
1
Complete the Online Education
Finish the required ultrasound-guided IV education and assigned learning activities.
2
Complete Hands-On Skills Validation
Demonstrate ultrasound operation, vessel assessment, needle visualization, and insertion competencies.
3
Complete Supervised Clinical Practice
Complete the required supervised clinical practice and documented ultrasound-guided IV procedures.
4
Submit the Required Documentation
Submit the completed competency, clinical-practice, and skills-validation forms.
5
Pass the Mastery Examination
Request examination authorization and earn the required passing score on the UGPIV Mastery Exam.
6
Receive the Mastery Certificate
Receive the Ultrasound Guided IV Therapy Mastery Certificate and qualify for registry listing.
Choosing a Pathway
Which Mastery Certificate Is the Best Fit?
The right pathway depends on whether the goal is broad IV therapy management or advanced ultrasound-guided peripheral access.
Choose IV Therapy Mastery
Select this pathway for comprehensive education in peripheral and central IV therapy, device selection, assessment, management, infection prevention, and complication reduction.
Choose UGPIV Mastery
Select this pathway when the primary goal is ultrasound-guided peripheral IV assessment, difficult-access management, needle guidance, and validated insertion skill.
Both Pathways Require Mastery
Both pathways combine education, hands-on competency validation, required documentation, examination, and recognition in the PICC Excellence Mastery Registry.
Mastery Registry
Verify IV Therapy and UGPIV Mastery
Clinicians who successfully complete the applicable pathway may be listed in the PICC Excellence Mastery Registry.
