Daily Course Schedule/Class Assignments

Week 1

In resources section, review “Upper Limb Veins-3D Anatomy Tutorial” video
In resources section, review “Upper Limb Arteries-3D Anatomy Tutorial” video
In resources section, review “How to: Peripheral Arm Veins for Vascular Access with Ultrasound” video
In the resource section, read the article “Vein Measurement by Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Nurses Using Ultrasound”
In the resource section, read the article “Ultrasound-Guided arm ports, indications, techniques, and management”
In the discussion forum, complete the vein anatomy scenario

In resources section, review “Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)” video
In resources section, review “Getting a PICC Line at Children’s Mercy Kansas City” video
In resources section, review “Understanding Ultrasound for PICC Line Training” video
In resources section, review “PICC Line Insertion: Full Procedure” video
In the resource section, read the article “Peripheral Cannulation versus PICC”
In the resource section, read the article “Advantages and disadvantages of PICC compared to central venous lines”
In the resource section, read the article “Outcomes of Using a Modified Seldinger Technique”
In the resource section, read the article “Nurse-led PICC insertion”
In the discussion forum, complete the "PICC insertion" scenario
In the blog, complete "Deciding to insert the PICC" scenario

In resources section, review “Caring for your PICC” video
In resources section, review “PICC Line Dressing Change” video
In resources section, review “PICC Line Dressing Change with SobaView Shield Dressing and BioPatch Disk” video
In resources section, review “PICC Line Insertion: Full Procedure” video
In the resource section, read the article “PICC: The latest home care challenge”
In the resource section, read the article “Experiences of the first PICC team”
In the discussion forum, complete the "PICC Care and Maintenance" scenario
Respond to at least two peers in "Vein anatomy" discussion forum
Respond to at least two peers in "Deciding to insert the PICC" blog posts

In resources section, review “PICC Complications”, "PICC Line Blood Draw", and "PICC Line Removal" video
In resources section, review “Roughest PICC Line Removal Ever” video
In resources section, review “Troubleshooting Your PICC Line” video
In the resource section, read the article “Evidenced-based systematic review of literature for the reduction of PICC line occlusions”
In the resource section, read the article “Tip Malposition in PICC”
In the resource section, read the article “What to do about PICC line problems”
In the discussion forum, complete the PICC Complications scenario
In the blog, complete “Checking Your PICC line”
Complete Course Reflection discussion forum
Respond to at least two peers in "PICC insertion" discussion forum

Review resources section videos, articles, and additional resources for re-enforcement of learning activities and outcomes
In the blog, complete "PICC Line Patient Scenario"
In the discussion forum, complete the PICC Simulation scenario
Respond to at least two peers in "Checking your PICC Line" blog
Respond to at least two peers in "PICC Care and Maintenance" discussion forum