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Course Fees
1. What are the course fees for IV Therapy with Blood Withdrawal?
$250
2. What are the course fees for IV Therapy Only?
$200
3. What are the course fees for Blood Withdrawal?
$150
4. What are the course fees for Basic Life Support?
$55-First Time Certification; $45-Renewal
5. What are the course fees for Basic EKG Recognition?
$65-Online only
INTRAVENOUS/BLOOD WITHDRAWAL/CONTINUING EDUCATION
1. How do I become certified to perform IV/BW?
There are two methods a licensee can become certified to perform IV/BW. The first is by completing a Board approved course in IV/BW. The second is by obtaining verification of competency by a California licensed physician or registered nurse.
Approved IV/BW course providers are listed on the Board's website under "Education."
Contact the Board at (916) 263-7800 or by email at bvnpt@dca.ca.gov for information regarding verification of competency for IV/BW certification.
2. Do I need to renew my IV/BW certification?
No. Renewal of IV/BW certification is not required. Even if a licensee completes a new course in IV/BW and submits the information to the Board, the initial certification information will not be replaced.
3. Can I use my IV/BW course for my continuing education requirements needed to renew my license?
IV/BW courses can be used for the continuing education requirement only if the course provider is approved for continuing education by this Board or by the Board of Registered Nursing. If so, the provider must provide the licensee with a separate continuing education completion certificate which includes the provider's continuing education course approval number.
4. IV/BW Certification Completed Out-of-State - Can I apply my IV/BW Certification to my California license?
No. The Board does not recognize out-of-state certification for IV/BW.
To be certified in California, a licensee must complete a California approved IV/BW course or obtain verification of competency from a California licensed physician or registered nurse.
To qualify under the verification of competency method, a "Verification of Competency" form must be mailed directly to the physician or registered nurse for completion.
5. Are medical assistants allowed to start or disconnect IV's or administer injections or medication into IV's?
No. Medical assistants may not place the needle or start and disconnect the infusion tube of an IV. These procedures are considered invasive, and therefore, not within the medical assistant's scope of practice. Medical assistants are not allowed to administer medications or injections into the IV line. (Title 16 CCR 1366(b)(1))