Central Line Course

This course uses blended learning to increase competency in decision making and effectiveness while inserting a central line. Participants must satisfactorily complete online central line insertion module prior to simulation.

This course uses blended learning to increase competency in decision making and effectiveness while inserting a central line. Participants must satisfactorily complete online central line insertion module prior to simulation.

Learning objectives

• Perform central line placement using the correct technique
• Identify the anatomy necessary for central line placement
• Demonstrate proper placement of central lines
• Show improvement in clinical skills

Expected outcomes

Upon completion of the course the learners should be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to satisfactorily insert a central line catheter via all three major insertion sites: subclavian, internal jugular, and femoral
• Competency in simulation central line insertion using a validated checklist for each site developed at Stanford University. Instructors will validate competency.

Audience

• Allegheny Health Network residents