IV Therapy, Health Certificate

Those who already have an LPN certification can advance their skills with a certification in IV Therapy. This online two-credit-hour course, with an on-campus clinical/final exam day, provides students with the information needed to understand IV therapy principles and the knowledge, skills, and competency for safely administering IV fluids as defined in K.A.R. 60-16-102.

This is a pass/fail course based on completing the online content, a successful clinical and final exam score. Students must have a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification before enrolling in this program.

The students of this hybrid course will gain knowledge, skills, and competency in administering IV fluids. The curriculum follows the requirements set out by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The final exam and the clinical component are done at the College by specific Nursing faculty. The student will learn the technical skills of IV therapy and the equipment, medications, and fluids, complications and legal aspects, and appropriate documentation for the IV Therapy procedure.

Flint Hills Technical College (FHTC) is a two-year public institution of higher education nestled in east-central Kansas's rolling hills. It is located at the intersection of I-35 and the Kansas Turnpike in Emporia, a city in the heart of the beautiful rangeland known as the Flint Hills and just a short distance from the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

Flint Hills Technical College's mission is to provide a diverse community of learners with lifelong educational opportunities for personal growth and preparation for professional and civic responsibilities that meet the needs of society.

The administration, faculty, and staff of Flint Hills Technical College believe in the power of teaching and learning and endorse the right of each person to access opportunities in the pursuit of knowledge and its life application. The College's primary commitment is to support student success in learning and prepare well-educated, productive members of society who can achieve personal and professional success in a global environment. To that end, Flint Hills Technical College strives to remove barriers to the educational process by providing accessible and affordable opportunities, including articulations with other institutions. It recognizes the general education curriculum and learning outcomes as necessary and integral components of the study's technical programs. Flint Hills Technical College embraces a philosophy where freedom of expression is encouraged in an orderly, nurturing environment and ensures continuous improvement in the educational process through ongoing assessment and evaluation.

The College maintains a standard of education monitored and approved by program advisory committees made up of members from the general public, business, and industry. The committees guide the College in fulfilling its responsibilities to provide up-to-date, quality education.

Flint Hills Technical College is coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents and accredited through the Higher Learning Commission.