MCCCD Program Description

IV Medication Administration and Advanced Metrology

Course: NCE267

First Term: 2011 Summer I

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Knowledge and skills to safely prepare and administer intravenous medications and solutions. Includes advanced metrology to accurately calculate IV drug dosages and infusion rates.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply standards of evidenced-based practice related to intravenous therapy to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care. (I) 2. Accurately calculate Intravenous (IV) drug dosages and administration rates when preparing intravenous medications for IV bolus, IV intermittent (piggyback), and continuous infusion. (II) 3. Demonstrate safe preparation and administration of intravenous medications for IV bolus, IV intermittent (IVPB), and continuous infusion. (III) 4. Describe patient-centered, collaborative management related to safe IV medication administration. (IV) 5. Identify types, indications and uses of vascular access devices. (V) 6. Describe care and maintenance protocols for selected vascular access devices. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Standards of Practice Related to Intravenous Therapy A. Order verification B. Use of drug reference C. Universal/standard precautions D. Aseptic technique E. Error prevention II. Advanced Metrology A. Conversions/formulas B. IV drug dosages C. IV administration rates D. Titration III. Safe Intravenous Medication Preparation and Administration A. IV bolus B. IV Intermittent (Piggyback) Infusion C. Continuous infusion IV. Patient-Centered Collaborative Management A. Monitoring and management of patient response B. Patient education related to IV medication therapy C. Prevention and management of potential complications D. Management of error related occurrences V. Vascular Access Devices A. Types B. Uses and indications C. Care and maintenance

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2011

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