Peripheral IV Insertion

This 8-hour, hands-on course provides foundational education in landmark-based peripheral IV insertion using an ANTT®-based, evidence-informed approach. Designed to strengthen core IV skills and clinical judgment, the program emphasizes vessel health and preservation, infection prevention, device selection, and safe insertion technique. Learners participate in faculty-guided instruction and manikin-based practice to develop procedural confidence and competency consistent with the latest standards and guidelines.

BevelUp LLC is an approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 18179, for 7 contact hours.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Apply ANTT® principles during peripheral IV insertion

• Demonstrate effective infection prevention practices and non-touch technique

• Assess and select appropriate peripheral veins using inspection and palpation

• Select appropriate IV devices based on patient and therapy needs

• Perform landmark-based peripheral IV insertion using safe, aseptic technique

• Secure and dress peripheral IV catheters using evidence-based methods

• Recognize and respond to IV-related complications

• Apply clinical judgment and escalation criteria during difficult access situations

• Document peripheral IV insertion and provide patient education appropriately

• Registered Nurses (RNs)

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) (per institutional policy)

• New graduate nurses

• Acute care, emergency, infusion, and critical care clinicians

• Nurses seeking to improve peripheral IV insertion confidence and competency

• Healthcare organizations standardizing IV education and competency validation