Intravenous Therapy
Micro-Credential for Health Professionals
– Program specialty
About the Program
The Canadian College for Healthcare and Pharmaceutics offers a Micro-Credential on Intravenous Therapy program designed to educate healthcare professionals on the common practice of intravenous (IV) therapy. This program covers the purpose and efficiency of IV therapy in delivering fluids, nutrients, blood, or medications directly into a vein.
This program emphasizes safe and precise administration of IV therapy within the practitioner’s scope of practice. It draws from nursing and medical assisting experiences and assumes a basic understanding of sterile techniques, anatomy, pharmacology, and dosage calculations. The program also highlights the importance of legal and regulatory considerations.
Who Should take this Course
This program is designed for following professionals.
- Registered Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Licensed
- Practical Nurses
- Community and Primary Care Paramedics
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians/Dentist
- Pharmacists
- Other health professionals caring for patients requiring Intravenous Therapy, including Internationally Trained Health Professionals
Program Content
The program is covered in following modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to Intravenous Therapy (4.5 hours)
- Module 2: Review of Anatomy and Physiology (4.5 hours)
- Module 3: Review of Asepsis and Infection Control in Intravenous Therapy (4.5 hours)
- Module 4: Basic Equipment and Supplies for Intravenous Therapy (4.5 hours)
- Module 5: Review of Dosage Calculations (4 hours)
- Module 6: Foundation of Intravenous Therapy (4 hours)
- Module 7: Pharmacology related to IV Therapy (4 hours)
- Module 8: Starting an Intravenous Therapy (10 hours)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Provide accurate, up-to-date, and practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques
- Provide a comprehensive background in phlebotomy theory and principles
- In addition to blood collection skills, the student will demonstrate competence and professionalism for a successful specimen collection
- Good communication and public relations skills
- This course is appropriate for use as an instructional text or as a reference for those who wish to update their skills or study for certification
- Working knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, and familiarity with clinical laboratory services.
Course Details
Credential: Program participants receives the certificate of attendance and certificate of
completion
Duration: 39 Hours, Hybrid program of 39 hours in total.
- Instructor-led Zoom sessions on six weekdays – 4:30pm-9pm (27 hours)
- In-person – two weekend days (12 hours) from 10 am to 4 pm
Schedule: Eight days (Two weeks) once per month
Fee: For fees, please email info@cchap.ca or call 416-233-7869. Funding and grants are available for eligible students. The program at the Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics is eligible for tax credits under the Canada Skills Credit program. The College also works with financial institutions including Windmill Mircrolending to arrange support for student loans.
Campus: 5481 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5
Upcoming Start Dates
The program has 4 intakes in 2025:
- Intake 1: May 20 – June 1
- In-Person days: May 25 & Jun 1
- Online days: May 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
- Intake 2: July 15 – July 27
- In-Person days: Jul 20 & Jul 27
- Online days: Jul 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
- Intake 3: September 9 - September 21
- In-Person days: Sep 14 & Sep 21
- Online days: Sep 9,10,11, 16, 17, 18,
- Intake 4: November 4 – November 16
- In-Person days: Nov 9 & Nov 16
- Online days: Nov 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13