Certifications
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HOC – San Diego – IV Therapy-Blood Withdrawal Certification
Grossmont Health Occupations Center IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification
This certification is offered in person at our Grossmont HOC campus located in Santee, CA. Students will learn through direct instruction, simulation, and hands-on skills training. Topics include but are not limited to:
- History and legal aspects
- Indications and complications
- Patient care and psychological preparation
- Site preparation and anatomical details
- Infection control and universal precautions
OPEN ONLY TO SAN DIEGO REGION
If your region would like to offer a similar training, please contact Michele at michele.phillips-brooks@kp.org.
Who Should Enroll?
This program is available for current RN or LVN staff. The IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal course is 40 hours and is offered over ten 4-hour night classes to allow participants work flexibility. The 22-23 schedule is offered on Monday nights, 5-9 pm with a class starting in January and August each year.
How Do I Get Started?
- Click on the GET STARTED button to check eligibility and to accept the Student Agreement.
- You will be directed to a landing page with contact information to register for the course with Grossmont HOC. BHMT participants must register at least 2-weeks before the start of the next class.
Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
PREREQUISITES
COMPUTER
- You must be a KP Union Alliance or Coalition Employee with “active” KP employment status.
- You must have completed your probationary period.
- You must be a benefited employee typically working 20 or more hours per week.
- Must be a BHMT eligible participant.
- Must understand and agree with the BHMT Student Agreement for Participants in Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust Programs.
- Open only to San Diego region.
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