Intravenous Therapies

The Course will provide an opportunity for each participant to:

Component 1 

• Review and develop their understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human vascular system.
• Review and develop their understanding of haemostasis and plasma biochemistry homeostasis.
• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the venous structures that may be accessed for the IV administration of medicines.

Component 2

• Understand the basic principles of pharmaceutics and pharmacotherapeutics.
• Understand the specific pharmacotherapeutic principles relating to IV medicines.

Component 3

• Understand the principles of microbiology and infection within the context of IV medication.
• Discuss the pathobiology and management of infection specifically within the context of IV medication.
• Describe the potential development and subsequent management of local vascular and generalised pathology associated with IV medication.

Component 4

• Understand the Professional, Legal and Ethical concepts that relate to IV medications.

Component 5

• Discuss the application of the components of the medication cycle within the context of IV medication.
• Learn and enhance the practical skills associated with IV medication.