Clinicians in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers all rely on peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) for quality care. They offer reliable vascular access for patients who need ongoing care. However, placing PICC lines requires specialized skill, and PICC line training from a trusted provider is essential to avoid preventable complications like central line-associated bloodstream infections, deep vein thrombosis, and other patient harm. 

With the right courses, clinicians can be confident in their abilities and place lines correctly the first time. Below, we’re exploring what you should look for in a PICC line training partner and quality courses your staff can take.

What to Look for in a PICC Line Training Partner

Patient safety rides on training quality. A dependable training program should offer the following:

Clinical Credibility

Look for programs built and taught by clinicians with real experience in vascular access. This ensures that your team is provided with knowledge from a hands-on standpoint.

Measurable Competency

A certificate of attendance doesn’t necessarily mean your team understood the material. Look for programs that validate skill through observed insertions and other competency benchmarks.

Flexibility for Busy Healthcare Teams

PICC line training must fit into real clinical schedules. Your partner should have flexible options for all your team members.

Comprehensive Education

Your training partner should have courses that go far beyond basic vascular access. They should also provide workshops on catheter occlusion management, central line care, peripheral IV insertion and maintenance, and more. This extensive education helps your team provide better quality care.

Explore PICC Line Training from Dynamic Access

Dynamic Access offers flexible vascular access education programs designed to support clinicians in delivering safer, more precise, and patient-centered care. Our PICC line training courses combine practical, evidence-based training with hands-on skill validation. We offer the following:

Comprehensive Vascular Access Education for Clinicians

This course is our most popular program. It provides an in-depth foundation in IV therapy. It fulfills IV certification requirements for LPNs/LVNs in approved states. It’s widely attended by RNs looking to strengthen or refresh their vascular access skills.

Catheter Occlusion Management

This short course provides 1-2 contact hours. It addresses the causes, prevention, and management of catheter occlusions. Clinicians will understand practical strategies to maintain line patency and reduce complications.

Central Line Care

Central Line Care provides 2 contact hours. The course covers evidence-based practices for central line care. It focuses on infection prevention, flushing and locking protocols, and safe maintenance techniques to ensure optimal vascular access outcomes.

IV Therapy Review

Offering 4 contact hours, this course reinforces core principles of infusion therapy. This includes vascular access device selection, fluid and medication administration, complication prevention, and evidence-based standards of care.

Implanted Port Access, Care, and Maintenance

Offering 2 contact hours, this course provides comprehensive training on implanted port access, care, and maintenance. Clinicians leave with the knowledge and skills needed to manage ports in accordance with best practice standards.

PICC and Midline Removal

This course focuses on didactic training on the safe removal of PICC and midline catheters. It provides 1-2 contact hours.

Peripheral IV Insertion and Maintenance

This 4-hour course offers didactic training on the indications and initiation of IV therapy. It covers patient assessment, site and catheter selection, insertion techniques, care and maintenance, management of complications, and best practices in documentation. It offers 4 contact hours.

Advanced Skills Courses

We also offer the following courses that can be completed for additional contact hours:

  • Advanced IV Therapy
  • Phlebotomy from Peripheral and Central Lines
  • Hypodermoclysis (Subcutaneous Hydration)
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Administration

Get Started Today

Ready to start a PICC line training course with Dynamic Access? Contact us today.