IV Therapy Recertification – LPN Expanded Role
NON-CREDIT PROGRAM
This one (1) day non-credit healthcare recertification training provides the Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certified in IV therapy with ten (10) continuing education credit hours required to continue utilization of the skillset necessary to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy in a licensed hospital, licensed skilled nursing facility and a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit. This non-credit program aligns with the state Board of Nursing curriculum that sets forth very specific rules of what needs to be done to achieve the goal of recertification. Upon completion of the ten (10) units, the LPN will test his/her knowledge with an exam.
Course Description: This one (1) day course is designed for the Mississippi LPN currently certified in IV therapy and has a desire to recertify in the Expanded Role of IV Therapy. The course consists of ten (10) units with each unit reviewing, refreshing knowledge, and current principles meeting state requirements for IV recertification. Upon completion of the ten (10) units, the LPN student will test his/her knowledge with an exam. This course is offered annually in the spring semester and during the fall semester of odd years. Cost: $250 (includes modules) paid at any MGCCC Business Office.
*The MGCCC Non-Credit Refund Policy is on the Registration form.
Steps for admission into the program:
I. IV THERAPY Recertification Application Process:
a) Complete the MGCCC Registration Form for Non-Credit Healthcare Courses listing IV Recertification as the course name and include a listed course date of interest (can be found on the MGCCC Programs of Study/Healthcare programs webpage or at any campus location).
b) Obtain a copy of your LPN Mississippi License
Note: Applicants must hold a current, valid, unencumbered license as a LPN in Mississippi, including the appropriate IV therapy expanded role issue and expiration dates.
c) Email or fax the form and copy of your license to the Continuing Education Coordinator located at the Tradition Campus (you must provide a valid email address on the registration form).
d) Once you receive an email confirming registration with the date, time and location, you can pay the $250 course fee at any MGCCC campus business office.
e) Enrollment will be based on a first come first serve condition following submission of the:
1. Non-credit Registration form
2. LPN Mississippi License with validation of the IV therapy expanded role date of issue and expiration.
3. Full course payment, which is made at the MGCCC campus business office.
Note: MGCCC reserves the right to substitute instructors, change class schedules, and cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.
For additional information regarding healthcare continuing education courses, please contact:
A‘Kendal Woodard
Administrative Assistant
Simulation Center/Continuing Education
Office: 228-267-8648
Email: akendal.woodard@mgccc.edu
Jessica Fudge, BMSc, RT (R)(CT)
Continuing Education Coordinator
Tradition Campus
Office: 228-267-8676
Email: jessica.fudge@mgccc.edu
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