Advanced Vascular Access and IV Therapy
Key information
- Start date:
- To be confirmed
- Attendance dates:
- To be confirmed
- Venue:
- Kate Granger Building, 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YH
Depending on the subject and content, modules will be delivered via a combination of face to face and online.
- Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH
- Contact details:
- Post-registration Administration team
- Tel: +44 (0)1483 683576
- Email: postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk
- Level
7 (postgraduate) - Credits
15 - Module code
NURM186
Overview
This module provides students with the opportunity to advance existing venepunture and cannulations skills and to develop expertise in advanced vascular access. Students will explore the underpinning theory supporting best evidence-based practice and will be provided with opportunity to develop practical confidence and competence, both within simulated learning environments, and their own clinical setting to ensure safe practice.
Delivered in collaboration with NIVAS – National Infusion and Intravenous Access Society.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Thoroughly assess the patient, crucially exploring the need for, and options relating to vascular access and IV Therapy.
- Systematically apply specialist knowledge and understanding of common complications of IV therapy and impact on patient journey.
- Critically appraise and collaborate with multidisciplinary team in line with clinical management plans where appropriate.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in placing a carefully considered and appropriate vascular access device pertinent to IV therapy requirement, and provide full holistic patient care
- Demonstrate advanced practice in the ability to manage short- and long-term vascular access devices, recognizing & applying best practice guidance, including infection prevention and control clinical guidelines.
- Practice within a framework of professional accountability and responsibility in relation to the relevant legislation for the registered health care professional body.
Course content
The focus of this module is the safe, knowledgeable practice in vascular access and intravenous therapy within healthcare practice, therefore content will initially explore:
- Indications for IV therapy and vascular access,
- Vascular access devices, and decision making.
- Vessel health and preservation
- Vein assessment technology
- Long-term disease, ill health and vein health
- Ethical best practice
- Infection prevention and control
- Peripheral vascular access
- Central vascular access
- Vascular access across the life span
- Complications; avoidance and management
- IV therapy
- Managing and developing a vascular access service.
Assessment
- Portfolio of Practice: Part A – Competency Document (to be achieved in the practice setting). Pass/Fail
- Portfolio of Practice: Part B – 2000 word reflective case study (Weighting: 100% overall module grade)
- Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
- The OSCE will assess safe accurate clinical practice only and therefore will be PASS/FAIL. (Learning Outcomes 1,2 &6)
- MCQ – to ensure safe practice as the module is endorsed by the National Infusion and Vascular Access Society (NIVAS) students will be required to also pass a multiple choice question (MCQ) exam which will have a 75% minimum pass rate, therefore will be a Pass/Fail element within the assessment strategy.
Course leader
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Linda Moore
Teaching fellow
Course contributors
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Andrew Barton
Consultant Nurse for IV therapy and vascular access
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Maya Guererro
Specialist Nurse Practitioner for IV therapy and vascular access
Reading list
Take a look at the module reading list.
Entry requirements
To take this module, the student must hold a professional healthcare qualification that allows them to administer IV therapy and be registered with an appropriate governing body.
The healthcare professional must have at least two years post registration clinical practice. There is an expectation of experience, confidence and competence in standard Venepuncture and Cannulation prior to module. The student must also hold a role that requires expertise in advanced vascular access, this is required to successfully complete the practice-based assessment elements.
Finally the student must ensure you have support and access to a suitable prepared, qualified and experienced practice assessor within your organisation, best practice would suggest the availability of both a practice supervisor and assessor to aid your growth and development.
Fees and funding
£1,217
How to apply
Please download and fill in an application form.
Please note:
- Applications usually close six weeks before the module start date or earlier if we reach a maximum number of applications. If we still have spaces on the course, we may extend the application deadline date.
- It is important to ensure that you complete all sections and answer all questions, incomplete forms will cause a delay and may result in you missing out on an available place.
- If you are registered on a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course then you will need to complete an application form for each CPD module you wish to apply for.
Send your completed application to postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and regulations and our terms and conditions. You are also confirming you have read and understood the University's prospective student privacy notice.
If your sponsoring healthcare provider is funding you for this module, by submitting an application you agree to allow all information regarding your module (for example your exam results) to be shared with the sponsoring provider.
Cancellation policy
If you withdraw less than seven days before the module commences or do not attend on the first day (without informing the module administrator) the full cost of the module will be charged. Withdrawals after the module commences will also be charged.
Module availability
Places are confirmed approximately one month before the module start date. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
Disclaimer
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to module content) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the module. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a module with us. Read the full disclaimer.
Course location and contact details
Campus location
Kate Granger BuildingOur Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS degree, nursing and midwifery, and health science courses are taught at the Kate Granger Building (30 Priestley Road), on the Surrey Research Park.
Additional information
Depending on the subject and content of learning and teaching, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face-to-face and online.
Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH.
- Email: postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)1483 683576
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH