IV Technician Certification
IV technician is a complex and critical job. They work in pharmacies, outpatient clinics, dental and medical practices, and long-term care facilities. The skill set necessary to do this job well requires specific training.
You must have a high school diploma or GED to qualify for this IV certification course. PCT also recommends you have some previous IV experience six months prior to enrolling. That might include working in another healthcare profession, such as EMT, dental hygiene, or nursing.
IV Technician Course
IV or intravenous venipuncture technicians prepare and administer medications that go directly into a patient’s veins through a catheter. IV technician is a specialized field because IV medications have unique handling requirements. The medications are sterile and typically mixed with saline prior to administration.
An IV tech would be responsible for handling the intake and discharge of a patient, preping the patient, inserting the catheter into the vein using a needle, keeping accurate records, and maintaining the stock necessary for the various procedures. They might work closely with a pharmacist for sterile compounding of the medications prior to administration.
Because of the complexity of this healthcare role, certification is necessary to indicate to potential employers that you are a top candidate for the job. The IV technician course provided by Phlebotomy Career Training (PCT) teaches you the skills necessary to be successful in this field, including venipuncture techniques, types of intravenous solutions, recordkeeping, basic anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic communication.
Online: IV Technician Certification
We offer the affordable IV certification as a 100% online study that you can complete at your own pace. You can work through modules that cover all the information necessary to pass the certification exam offered by the National IV Association (NIVA). Once you sign up for the online course, PCT also assigns an instructor to assist you.
In addition, you get an IV Venipuncture Training Practice Kit that you can use to perfect this skill set. You can also sign up for tutoring sessions via Zoom with experienced medical professionals at an affordable price. Once you complete all modules and pass the tests, you do an internship to fulfill the clinical requirement necessary for the national certification exam.
View Details…In-Person: IV Technician Certification Course
If you prefer the face-to-face learning approach, PCT also offers an in-person IV technician course. You receive in-person class instruction that covers the same information as the online options.
As with the online course, you must pass exams to graduate and qualify to sit for the NIVA test. You will also do an IV internship.
The IV Technician course consists of both in-person hands-on instruction and an online curriculum.
Expand Your Career by Earning
Multiple Certifications at Once
As a student at PCL, you are not limited to one learning option. Take multiple certification classes to expand your skill sets and open up more opportunities in your healthcare career.
For example, you could take the Phlebotomy Technician course to learn to draw blood for testing. That additional certification would round out your venipuncture skills and make you a valuable job candidate able to fill two critical roles. You could further add to your training with the Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) program. There are multiple online certifications from PCL that work well with this career path.
Prioritizing You
We want our students to succeed. That’s why we strive to provide as many opportunities as we can once you complete your training. Access to multiple national exams and certifications will make you a more valuable candidate.
Learn multiple certifications
at once
Some of our courses can be taken together to give you more value!
We will meet you where you’re at
Online and In-Person course offerings provide you with the ultimate flexibility to learn in a way that suits you.
About Phlebotomy Career Training
Since 2009, Phlebotomy Career Training has been educating people like you for an exciting career in healthcare. We are fully accredited by The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), along with:
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- National Association for Phlebotomy Technician Professionals (NAPTP)
- American Medical Technology (for Phlebotomy only)
We must meet the same rigorous accreditation standards as major universities and colleges but offer our courses at a more affordable price. In addition, 95% of our graduates go on to work in the healthcare field of their choice. Major employers count on us to provide them with well-trained healthcare professionals.
Enroll today and start working towards your career as an IV technician. Find out more about all the training opportunities available at PCT.