MDWF 1040 IV Skills

Instructor: Dr. Sonia Ochoa 

 1.5 cr. PREREQUISITE: Must be in a clinical placement or have an MCU-approved limited preceptor or currently a CPM/RM This course covers the indications for IV therapy in childbirth, types of fluids, and proper technique in starting, administering, and discontinuing IVs, as well as proper charting. Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrates knowledge of physiology of fluid and electrolyte balance and how pregnancy, birth and intravenous therapy impact them 2. Demonstrates knowledge of indications for IV therapy 3. Demonstrates knowledge of complications of IV therapy 4. Demonstrates knowledge of supplies, equipment and types of IV fluids appropriate for midwifery applications 5. Demonstrates skills for starting, administering and discontinuing an intravenous line for fluids 6. Demonstrates skills of troubleshooting an IV placement 7. Demonstrates skill of documenting an IV placement, administration of fluids and discontinuation of IV line (MCU Course Catalog, 2022, p. 25) 

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Instructor: Dr. Sonia Ochoa