PICC Line Training

PICC Line Training

PICC Line Training equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to care for, manage, and maintain Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters safely and confidently.

The course covers PICC line anatomy, indications, infection prevention, flushing and locking techniques, troubleshooting common complications, and recognising when to escalate concerns.

Learners gain hands‑on experience with PICC line equipment and simulated practice to build competence.

Ideal for nurses and clinical staff working in acute, community, or specialist settings who require up‑to‑date, evidence‑based PICC line care skills.

You can compare this course with other catheter care programmes such as Hickman Line Training, CVC Training, and our full Catheter Care course. This PICC Line Training is available for group bookings of 3–12 staff and can be delivered at your organisation’s preferred location.

📌Related Course: Catheter Care Training for Staff.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2-3 Hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 2-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Virtual

✅Related: Infection Control and Prevention Course.

PICC Lines Course Outline:

1. Understanding PICC Lines

• What PICC lines are and why they are used
• How PICC lines are put in and where they are placed
• Different types of PICC lines
• Common problems with PICC lines

2. Infection Control and Prevention

• Why infection control is important for PICC line care
• How to flush the line correctly to prevent infections
• How to change the dressing in a clean way
• Recognising the signs of infection and what to do
• Preventing infections related to PICC lines

3. Comprehensive Patient Assessment

• How to check the patient’s condition before and after PICC line insertion
• How to check the insertion site for problems
• How to take blood from the PICC line
• How to spot and deal with blockages in the line
• What to look out for in case of complications

4. Consent and Ethical Considerations

• Why it is important to ask the patient for consent before putting in a PICC line
• Understanding the ethical issues when caring for patients with PICC lines
• How to talk to patients about the procedure
• Answering patients’ questions and making sure they understand
• Respecting patient rights during the process

5. Documentation and Record-Keeping

• Why it is important to keep accurate records of PICC line care
• What to write down after inserting the PICC line
• How to note any problems or treatments for the PICC line
• Legal rules for keeping records in healthcare
• How to keep care records for future treatments

By the end of the PICC Lines course, participants will know how to safely manage PICC lines, reduce the risk of infections, and improve patient care.

📚Relevant: Trainer-Led Effective Record Keeping Training for Health Staff.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this PICC line training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how PICC lines work and how to manage them.
• Use infection control and prevention methods to keep patients safe.
• Assess patients properly when managing a PICC line.
• Understand the importance of consent and ethical practice when caring for patients.
• Keep accurate records and documentation for PICC line care.

👉Relevant: Infection Control and Prevention Training. / Infection Control Train the Trainer Course.

Course Benefits

The PICC Lines Awareness helps healthcare workers learn important things:

1. Better patient care: People learn how to check patients, take care of PICC lines, and stop problems. This helps patients get better care.
2. Better skills: The course teaches a lot about PICC line care, like how to keep them clean, flush them, and fix problems.
3. More confidence: Healthcare workers feel more sure about taking care of PICC lines because they practice and get help from experts.
4. Saves money: Taking good care of PICC lines can stop problems and the need to replace them. This can save money for hospitals.
5. Better jobs: Nurses can learn new skills and do more important work with patients.
6. Using people better: When nurses know how to take care of PICC lines, the work can be shared and patients can get help faster.
7. Better record-keeping: People learn how to write down what they do with PICC lines. This helps everyone on the healthcare team know what’s happening.

Who is the PICC Line Training for?

The following people should take the training:

• Nurses
• Healthcare assistants
• Doctors
• Clinical staff working with patients who require PICC lines
• Medical professionals involved in catheter care
• Health and care managers
• Healthcare practitioners responsible for patient assessments
• Staff in hospitals or clinics who support PICC line management

This course is perfect for anyone who works with patients needing PICC line care, helping them provide safe and effective treatment.

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PICC Line Course FAQs

1. Who can perform PICC lines?

PICC lines are typically inserted by specially trained healthcare professionals such as vascular access nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, interventional radiologists, and suitably trained doctors.

These clinicians must complete accredited PICC insertion training and demonstrate ongoing competency to ensure safe placement, minimise complications, and maintain high standards of vascular access care.

2. How do Catheter Care, Hickman Line, and PICC Line courses compare?

Catheter Care Training provides a broad overview of caring for urinary and vascular catheters, focusing on hygiene, maintenance, and infection prevention. Hickman Line Training is more specialised, teaching the management of tunnelled central venous catheters used for long‑term therapies.

PICC Line Training focuses on caring for peripherally inserted central catheters, including flushing, dressings, and complication management for medium‑ to long‑term vascular access.

Catheter Care, Hickman Line, and PICC Line Training all focus on safe vascular access management. Catheter Care offers broad fundamentals, while Hickman and PICC courses provide specialised skills for specific central lines used in medium‑ and long‑term therapies.

3. Can carers be trained for PICC Lines?

Carers generally do not train to insert PICC lines, as placement is restricted to qualified clinicians such as vascular access nurses, advanced practitioners or doctors.

However, carers can receive training in basic PICC line care, including observation, hygiene and recognising complications, when supporting someone who already has a PICC line, always within their organisation’s scope of practice.

4. What courses can be paired with picc lines?

PICC Line Training pairs well with courses that strengthen wider vascular access and infusion‑therapy skills. Common complements include Cannulation Training, Venepuncture/Phlebotomy, CVC and Hickman Line Care, ANTT, Infection Prevention and Control, and IV Therapy Training.

Together, these courses build a well‑rounded competency framework for staff managing central lines and delivering safe intravenous care.

5. Can this training be completed virtually for staff?

Yes, PICC Line Management Training can be delivered virtually for staff, particularly the theory-based elements such as indications, infection prevention, flushing protocols and complication recognition.

However, practical competency still requires hands‑on workplace assessment, so an in‑person skills session is needed to ensure staff meet clinical and safety standards.

6. How often should picc training be refreshed?

PICC Line Training should typically be refreshed every one to two years, depending on organisational policy and clinical responsibilities.

Regular updates ensure staff stay aligned with current guidelines, maintain practical competence and remain confident in managing complications. More frequent refreshers may be required for staff who perform PICC care infrequently or work in high‑risk settings. Training needs to be aligned with NHS, CQC and NICE guidelines.

7. Why book this course with Caring for Care?

With over 11,000 positive reviews, more than 20,000 nurses and carers trained each year, highly qualified clinical trainers, free learner resources, exceptional customer service and fully bespoke training options, Caring for Care remains one of the UK’s most trusted providers of clinical and care training.

8. Does this course include practical PICC line dressing training?

This course is theory‑only, so PICC line dressing changes are covered in principle rather than through practical hands‑on assessment. Learners are taught the correct steps, infection‑prevention principles and evidence‑based standards, but practical competency must be completed separately through supervised clinical practice.

If you require practical training, please speak with one of our course advisors before booking so we can guide you to the most suitable option.

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