PICC Line Certification

What is a certification?

According to the  Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, certification is the formal recognition of specialized knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated by the achievement of standards identified by a nursing specialty to promote optimal health outcomes.  After meeting defined eligibility criteria, certification candidates achieve a nationally recognized credential through successful completion of a rigorous examination.

PICC line Insertion qualification is often referred as PICC line certification.  PICC line insertion qualification includes a classroom training, practice on mannequin, 3-5 supervised live insertions and competency validation.

Who may insert PICC lines? 

  • Physicians, physician assistants and APNs
  • Registered nurses (RNs) who have completed training and competency validation
  • Respiratory Therapists, and Radiology Technologists if their scope of practice allow to insert PICC and midline catheters

Clinicians wishing to insert PICC lines ensure

  • PICC lie insertion is within your scope of practice
  • Hold a valid professional license
  • Successfully complete a PICC insertion training program
  • Following the PICC line insertion training program, insert PICC under the supervision of a qualified clinician until competent to insert without supervision. There is no specific number of supervised insertions. Most employers require correct placement of 3-6 PICCs before signing off to practice independently
  • Be competent in the use, care, and maintenance of PICC lines.
  • Follow your institution’s policies and procedures for insertion, use, care and maintenance

Infusion Therapy Institute provides Ultrasound Guided PICC and Midline Insertion Training Program developed according to the nationally recognized Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and CDC guidelines.

The training consists didactic session, demonstration, simulated insertion, and testing as recommended by the infusion therapy standards of practice. Upon successful completion of the PICC line insertion class, attendees may commence supervised insertion and competency validation at their facility according to the institution’s policy and procedure and be “PICC Certified”.

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