Central Venous Access Devices (Adult)

Purpose

To facilitate participants in developing knowledge and practical skills in the management of Central Venous Access Devices, PICC, Tunnelled Catheter, Implantable Port and Central Line.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central venous system related to Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs)
• Discuss the indications for insertion of CVADs
• Outline and demonstrate care and management of CVADs using simulated practice
• Identify and discuss the complications associated with central venous cannulation.

Audience

Registered Nurses and Diagnostic Radiographers

NHSCT and WHSCT require Intravenous Administration of Medications (Adult) course prior to attending this programme

Method

Face to face delivery in classroom setting, lecture, videos, demonstrations and simulated practice

Supervised Practice

Following this theoretical component, the participant must engage with an appropriate skilled practitioner in their clinical area, to further develop a greater knowledge and understanding of this person-centred care activity. This will involve supervised practice which should be completed within 12 weeks to consolidate learning and application to practice. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to complete this activity and to confirm completion with their line manager.

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