AHLT 201 - Infusion Therapy Basics

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Allied Health

Description:

This course is designed to help the allied health professional develop skills that will provide a safe and competent administration and quality management of infusion therapy in the health care setting. Topics to be discussed include: infusion methods, types of catheters, infection control, care and maintenance of peripheral and central venous access devices, blood draws, complications, equipment and assembly, and venipuncture skills. In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or better, along with meeting the academic standards of the college. This course is for second year clinical allied health students.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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