The goal of this PICC line management awareness training is to teach healthcare workers how to safely care for and manage PICC lines, prevent infections, assess patients, get consent, and keep accurate records. The training helps staff gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide safe and effective care for patients with PICC lines.
This course teaches healthcare staff how to take care of and maintain PICC lines and while ensuring proper patient care. Participants will gain skills and knowledge on PICC lines, including how to prevent infections. The course covers how to assess patients, get consent, and keep accurate records.
This training is suitable for healthcare workers, including nurses, medical assistants, and other staff involved in IV therapy or caring for patients with PICC lines.
By completing this course, healthcare workers will gain the skills needed to safely and ethically maintain PICC lines in different healthcare settings. You will receive a Level 2 Certificate in PICC Lines Management Awareness.
We can deliver this training at your premises, as long as it's within the UK.
We also have our own venues in Stoke on Trent, London, Swindon, Epsom & York if you need access to a training room (additional charges will apply). Also, we can deliver this training virtually using Zoom.
However, sessions delivered via Zoom will be theory only and will not include any practical’s.
How long will the training last?
This training will last 2-3 hours.
We give a range of time to account for variable factors such as; underlying knowledge and competence of delegates, class interaction and engagement and reduced delegate numbers.
If a course finishes earlier than the allotted time, it will be due to one of these reasons. However, our trainer will ensure that all learning outcomes have been met.
Will attending this training make me competent?
In short, no. No classroom-based training course can give you full competency - be very wary of anyone claiming they can.
Our classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency. We will be sure to provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.
Who will conduct the training?
One of our expert tutors. These all have an abundance of first hand care experience and knowledge - so you'll be in great hands!
We will let you know who is doing the training in advance. You can check out their skills and experience by finding them on our meet the team page.
What equipment will you use for training?
We have a variety of different training equipment and tools available.
The training will be relevant and transferable. However, if you have a specific requirement for a particular type of equipment, please make this clear during the booking process, and the team will ensure this is provided.
Alternatively, we can use your own equipment for training.
PICC Line Management Awareness Training
The PICC Line Management Awareness course provides healthcare workers with essential knowledge and skills for managing PICC lines (peripherally inserted central catheters). Participants will learn how to assess the PICC line site and understand its role in patient care.
The course focuses on infection control and how to prevent infections, teaching the right ways to flush PICC lines and change dressings safely.
It also helps healthcare workers learn how to check on a patient’s condition, handle problems like blockages, and safely take blood samples.
This course teaches the importance of getting consent and thinking about ethics when caring for patients with PICC lines. It also explains how to keep accurate records to track treatment and patient care.
By the end of the course, participants will feel confident in managing PICC lines safely, lowering the risk of infections, and improving patient care. Participant will receive a level 2 certificate in PICC Line Management Awareness endorsed by Skills for Care and CPD.
The PICC Line Management Awareness Course helps healthcare workers learn important things:
Better patient care: People learn how to check patients, take care of PICC lines, and stop problems. This helps patients get better care.
Better skills: The course teaches a lot about PICC line care, like how to keep them clean, flush them, and fix problems.
More confidence: Healthcare workers feel more sure about taking care of PICC lines because they practice and get help from experts.
Saves money: Taking good care of PICC lines can stop problems and the need to replace them. This can save money for hospitals.
Better jobs: Nurses can learn new skills and do more important work with patients.
Using people better: When nurses know how to take care of PICC lines, the work can be shared and patients can get help faster.
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 Lines Awareness Course for?
The following people should take the PICC Line Management Awareness course:
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.
Course Opportunities
Taking this PICC Lines training gives you many opportunities to improve in your role:
You’ll learn how to care for PICC lines safely.
You’ll get better at assessing patients and preventing problems before they occur.
You’ll learn how to prevent the spread of germs.
You’ll improve your ability to make good decisions and ask patients for their consent.
You’ll learn how to document your actions accurately.
You’ll have the chance to grow in your career and potentially secure a better position.
You’ll be able to provide better care to patients because you’ll have learned the best practices to apply.
You’ll learn how to perform tasks the right way.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll become a trusted team member with a deep knowledge of PICC lines.
Customer Reviews
We teach thousands of nurses and carers clinical courses every year. Based on reviews left on independent websites, our courses are rated ‘Excellent,’ with over 99% of participants feeling confident after completing our classes. Most also mention they would recommend our training to others.
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“I recently completed a training program and found it highly beneficial. The content was well-organized and relevant, offering practical strategies that I can apply immediately in my work. The trainer was knowledgeable, engaging, and provided real-world examples that deepened my understanding.” – Kaiso Utah
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“We really had a great training with Ben from the caring for care. We tried so much to explain and make us understand . He made sure not to leave any question unanswered. Thank you Ben” – Sharoty Hama19njila94
“Had training today with Ben at our office, very informative and full of useful knowledge. Will be good to have him again as our trainer” – Yolanda Ngubane
Career Opportunities
Taking a half-day PICC Line Management Awareness course can open up new career opportunities for healthcare staff:
Better patient care: The course teaches healthcare workers how to safely manage PICC lines, improving patient care and reducing problems.
More job responsibilities: With this training, healthcare workers can take on more important roles, especially in managing long-term vascular access.
Career growth: Gaining this skill can make healthcare workers more valuable to their team, possibly leading to promotions or new roles.
More job chances: Hospitals may offer more jobs to nurses who are trained in PICC line management, as they can help with the workload.
Cost-effective care: Trained staff can help reduce problems, saving time and resources, making healthcare more efficient.
Better teamwork: This course helps improve communication and teamwork between different healthcare staff working together.
This course is helpful for nurses, medical assistants, and other clinical staff, especially those working in areas like oncology, haematology, or other departments that use PICC lines often.
Very interesting course. Covered difficult areas and how to overcome them. Anna was extremely knowledgeable and informative and encouraged effective discussion with the whole group.
