PICC LINE 101

Responsibilities of the Coach

• In a Cognitive Apprenticeship, the Coach will observe and monitor the learner's performance when completing learning tasks by offering hints, feedback, and assistance to bring the learners performance to an expert status. 

• The coach will provide assistance when nurses encounter real difficulties. 

• Coaching will be a collaborative process with the learner where the coach will enhance the learner's mastery of PICC line insertion and identifying critical instances where PICC lines are required.

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Training Tasks 

• The instructor will observe and facilitate activities while students perform the PICC line insertion, dressing change, chest x-ray interpretation, and documentation. 

• The coach (instructor) will invite students to pose and solve their own problems related to PICC line complications. 

• Model and observe the assigned learning task in an authentic setting. 

• Assess the learner's (apprentice) current skill and knowledge level pertaining to IV insertion and motivation to learn about PICC Lines. 

• Discuss and reflect with the learner their understanding of the learning activity.  

• Consultant with the apprentice and ask probing questions to help the learner understand why tasks were done in specific ways. 

  • Answer questions the apprentice may have to clarify misunderstandings about learning tasks. 

• Provide feedback to the apprentice and mentor on tasks that require their demonstration. 

• Slowly withdraw support so that the apprentice is able to complete PICC line insertions on their own. 

• Monitor and moderate discussion forums and blogs on assigned learning activities. ​