Arrow Vascular Clinical Education Build Skills, Advance Expertise
Better Vascular Outcomes Begin Here Your Partner in Excellence Clinical Education Managers Our Clinical Education Managers (CEMs) are readily available to help you determine the best approach to your vascular access education needs from developing policies and protocols to coordinating a comprehensive education program for your facility. As you grapple with a healthcare system that asks you to deliver improved patient outcomes while reducing costs, the role of the Vascular Access Specialist is helping to reduce catheter-related complications and enhance the quality of care. Arrow Vascular Clinical Education, part of the Teleflex Academy, is the comprehensive learning resource clinicians count on to advance their vascular access expertise. Clinically relevant content from clinical education courses to expert speakers to preceptorship programs empowers clinicians to increase their competency and their confidence. Whether you need a single course or a customized approach to professional development, our Clinical Education Managers can help you navigate the best path to better vascular access outcomes. Our education spans the entire portfolio of vascular access products, including central venous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, arterial catheters, and intraosseous devices. There s never been a better time to invest in your clinicians education. Together, we can make zero complications a reality. To register for or schedule any of our educational programs, contact your Arrow Vascular Access Representative.
LIVE COURSES Dynamic, Hands-On Learning Led by experienced professionals using the latest evidence-based guidelines, our courses are designed to bolster clinical knowledge and proficiency ultimately designed to improve consistency in care across your facility. Choose one or more of these programs and get started today. Ready to schedule a live course? Talk to your Arrow Representative to get all the details. Arterial Fundamentals: Catheter Insertion, Care, and Maintenance Sharpen your arterial catheterization skills Gain a solid foundation in arterial catheter insertion, use of ultrasound and current standards to aid in infection control. Learn more about: Device selection and insertion Standards of care to reduce infection Ultrasound-guided insertion techniques Monitoring arterial catheters Transducer set up and use Device removal Troubleshooting A 4-hour classroom experience Includes a hands-on simulation of arterial catheter insertion PICC Fundamentals Gain a solid foundation in PICC placement Build your knowledge and enhance your skills with an all-inclusive overview of PICC basics. This course is designed to prepare you to: Understand the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vasculature Be able to name indications for PICC use Know each step to take for proper insertion Can be presented as a classroom lecture or online Classroom version lasts approximately 8 hours Includes a hands-on simulation of the PICC procedure Offers a pre- and post-test PICC Care and Maintenance Reduce and eliminate PICC-related infections, thrombosis, and occlusion Designed to help you effectively maintain PICC lines and avoid complications, including: Occlusions and their treatment Best practices in infection prevention Thrombosis identification and management A 2-hour classroom experience Includes a hands-on component Central Venous Access: Maintenance and Removal Maintain CVCs safely and effectively Help reduce infections such as CLABSIs with an overview of best practices in CVC maintenance and removal. You ll leave with a better understanding of: When, why and how to flush your catheter Managing and avoiding lumen occlusion Dressing change and device securement Safe device removal A 3-hour course presented as a classroom lecture Hands-on technique review, including dressing change, device securement, and flushing Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access: Compliance Within Practice Learn how to comply with device insertion standards This course offers comprehensive, evidence-based education in central venous access. This course is designed to prepare you to: Confidently use ultrasound as a tool for assessment and insertion Select the optimal insertion site based on patient assessment Recognize and treat procedural complications associated with CVC insertion Pre-course e-book incorporating videos and animation to illustrate procedural compliance, including an insertion review 8-hour classroom learning experience Includes a 1.5 hour didactic review and 5 procedural simulation stations The Fundamentals of Ultrasound Technology Enhance procedural quality with this valuable clinical tool Adding ultrasound to your clinical skillset can help boost your knowledge of venous and arterial anatomy and improve your vascular access technique. After participating in this course, you ll be prepared to recognize: The purpose and advantages of ultrasound Standards of care The advantages of using ultrasound with central line placement 3-hour course in a classroom setting Includes a hands-on component Post-test 2 3
ONLINE EDUCATION PRODUCT TRAINING The Vessel Health Webinar Series Expand your vascular access knowledge base anywhere, anytime A webinar series dedicated to vessel health, our online courses include the latest evidence-based standards and guidelines. Presented by nationally renowned speakers, they re designed for the clinician to gain knowledge and education in issues surrounding vessel health. Custom Curriculum Development Count on clinical support for faster time to competency Are you converting to Arrow Vascular Access products such as our CVCs, PICCs, or EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System? Or does your staff need a refresher? Whatever your need, we can help. Choose from a variety of program types, including: Course titles include: New Concepts in PICC Insertions Catheter-Related Deep Vein Thrombosis: Risks and Clinical Consequences Arterial Catheter Insertion, Care, and Maintenance for Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Physicians Breakthrough Technologies in Vascular Access What is The Right Line for the Right Patient at the Right Time? Preventing CLABSIs Associated with Arterial Catheters Visit www.vesselhealth.org to view the webinars. CE certificates available upon completion Breakthrough Technologies: Introducing the Antimicrobial/Antithrombogenic PICC How to Implement the Right Approach for Your Patients Risk and Prevention of CRBSIs Associated with Acute Hemodialysis Catheters Preserving Vascular Real Estate in CKD Patients Comprehensive In-service Tailored for physician, nurse, or EMT audiences, these programs cover topics such as indications, site, needle and catheter selection, placement techniques and more. In-services are developed for Arrow Vascular Access products including CVCs, PICCs, midlines, JACCs, the EZ-IO System and the Arrow Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Access System. EZ-IO System Care and Maintenance In-service Designed specifically for clinicians who may care for patients with intraosseous devices, but are not inserting them. The program will focus on care and maintenance of the patient s IO access. EZ-IO System Super User/Train-the-Trainer In-service Give your staff the in-depth knowledge and key skills they need to teach others about the EZ-IO System. Curriculum includes all content from the comprehensive in-service presentation plus recommendations and resources for development of your own EZ-IO System in-service program. Attendee minimum for all of the programs listed above is determined by facility size and goals of training. Your CEM will help coordinate all of the details. Preceptorship Program Targeted education for the rapid response/code team EXPERT CLINICIANS Arrow Vascular Speaker Program Bring in leading authorities for special engagements Get intensive education and preceptorship for clinicians on your rapid response or code team. This program includes didactic instruction and skill acquisition in a classroom setting followed by real-time guidance and feedback in the clinical setting. From the Affordable Care Act to risk management and more our speaker program can provide knowledgeable experts to speak on a variety of subjects for your hospital staff or professional organization. Here are some examples of recent programs: Understanding the Affordable Healthcare Act Zero Complications: Reducing Malposition, Thrombosis, and Infection Beyond the Status Quo: Developing an Effective Vascular Access Strategy Breakthroughs in PICC Technology Our experts can address wide-ranging issues such as quality improvement, medical-legal matters, and change management. Whatever your need, we will be happy to discuss your requirements and suggest an appropriate solution. 4 5
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