IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal (A Value-Added Certification for LVN Graduates) - Ventura Training Institute

IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification

A BVNPT-approved program designed to expand your scope of practice and elevate your professional value as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

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Master Essential Nursing Skills

This comprehensive 36-hour course provides Licensed Vocational Nurses with the critical knowledge and hands-on training required by the BVNPT to safely administer intravenous therapy and perform blood withdrawals. Our curriculum is meticulously designed to ensure you graduate with confidence and competence.

Program Length

36 total hours, including 27 hours of theory and 9 hours of intensive, supervised skills lab.

Flexible Schedule

Choose between a 3-day weekend intensive or a two-weekend format to fit your professional life.

Focused Learning

We cap class sizes at 10 participants to guarantee personalized instruction and hands-on practice.

A Curriculum for Excellence

  • California's legal scope and IV/BW regulations
  • Advanced venipuncture site selection and catheter insertion techniques
  • Core principles of fluid and electrolyte balance
  • Precise calculation of infusion flow rates
  • Best practices for blood collection and specimen handling
  • Proactive prevention and management of IV complications

VTI Career-Booster Package

Included with Your LVN Program

We invest in our students' success. This vital IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal certification is included as a value-added component of our LVN program curriculum, provided at no additional tuition cost to our graduates.

This package covers all registration fees, manuals, lab supplies, and certification processing.

Admission Requirements

  • Active California LVN license or current enrollment in the final quarter of an approved LVN program.
  • Valid Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Number / ITIN.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card from the AHA.
  • Proof of professional liability insurance.
  • Completed physical exam, immunizations, and TB clearance within the last 12 months.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Whether you are a recent graduate of our LVN program or a licensed professional, this certification is your gateway to new opportunities. Register now to secure your spot.