NorCal - San Francisco | Venipuncture in Radiography, Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Certification Course | Friday, January 10, 2025

This course is only open to medical imaging or radiation therapy professionals or students enrolled in a qualified medical imaging or radiation therapy program.

This venipuncture workshop addresses all topics identified by the California Department of Public Health’s Radiologic Health Branch and by Senate Bill 1199 (Dutton 2012) to meet the requirements for venipuncture certification including:

• (A) Anatomy and physiology of venipuncture sites.
• (B) Venipuncture instruments, intravenous solutions, and related equipment.
• (C) Puncture techniques.
• (D) Techniques of intravenous line establishment.
• (E) Hazards and complications of venipuncture.
• (F) Post Puncture care.
• (G) Composition and purpose of the antianaphylaxis tray.

This workshop satisfies the California legal requirement, which requires an approved venipuncture training course with a minimum of 10 hours of instruction in combination with supervised clinical practice and current CPR certification. Materials for the documentation of the supervised clinical practice, required by California law, will be provided. After passing the online course materials, participants will schedule an in-person stick session to practice venipuncture on I.V. training arms.

Please Note: The Venipuncture Certification will only be issued to Certified Radiologic Technologists and students enrolled in a qualified radiologic sciences or radiation therapy program. All other medical imaging professionals who take and pass the venipuncture course will receive a certificate of completion only and will not meet the requirements to practice venipuncture as outlined in Senate Bill 1199. For clarification on whether you are eligible for the Venipuncture Certification, please contact CSRT at info@csrt.org

Participants will complete an online knowledge check which includes 12 recorded lectures and 12 quizzes. Upon completion of the knowledge checks with a passing cumulative score of 75%, you will attend a pre-virtual meeting via Zoom, with CSRT Instructor Catherine Tate. At the online meeting with Ms. Tate, participants will receive their in-person stick session time in San Francisco, California on Friday, January 10, 2025. The exact location of the session will be provided after completion of the didactic portion of the course. 

Prerequisites

If you did not upload your documents during registration, you must email CSRT (info@csrt.org) the items listed below:

• A current copy of your CPR certification.
• Documentation, including any applicable license numbers showing you are a medical imaging or radiation therapy professional.
• Radiologic Technologists Only: You must submit a current copy of your CRT license or ARRT certification.
• Students ONLY: Instead of your CRT, please send the name of your institution and the program director's name/contact information to verify you are currently enrolled in a medical imaging or radiation therapy program.

Course Schedule

• Sunday, January 5, 2025 (by 11:59 pm) - All 12 recordings must be watched, and all 12 knowledge checks must be completed. Links to the recordings and knowledge checks will be provided in a separate email after registration. Students must view the 12 recordings carefully and pass the 12 knowledge checks (quizzes) with a cumulative average of 75% or higher. There is a $15 retake fee if the student does not pass.
• Thursday, January 9, 2025 (7:00 pm-7:15 pm): Students will meet with the instructor via Zoom, and the instructor will schedule each student for their in-person venipuncture stick session.
• Friday, January 10, 2025 - Students will meet with the instructor to perform their ten in-person venipuncture sticks in San Francisco, California. Each group will meet with the instructor for approximately 90 minutes. Students will receive their certificates upon completion of the in-person stick session.

Students MUST wear a mask and bring gloves to participate in the in-person stick session.

Course Outline

• Detailed Review of Online Course Materials with Knowledge Checks (6 hours)
• In-Person Stick Session (2 hours)
• Verification of Prior CPR Certification (2 hours)
• TOTAL = 10 Required Hours

Technologist Pricing

• CSRT Technologist/Professional Member & Current CRT: $280
• Technologist & Current CRT or Medical Imaging Professional Non-Member: $340*

Student Pricing

• CSRT Student Member: $180
• Student Non-Member*: $210

*Those who register at the non-member rate will be provided a complimentary CSRT membership for one (1) year.

CSRT Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing 14 days before the course for a full refund minus a $25.00 administration fee. Any cancellation or no-show less than 14 days before the course is not eligible for a refund and will be assessed an administrative fee of $50 to re-schedule the course later. Attendees must register for a future course within 12 months of the date the original payment was received.

ASRT Approved Category “A” Credit

This course has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 9.25 Category “A” Credits and meets the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) criteria for Category “A” continuing education credit. In addition to the classroom portion of the course, students must perform ten (10) successful venipunctures under the direct supervision of a physician, registered nurse, or technologist holding a venipuncture certificate. 

Thank you to City College of San Francisco for hosting the Nothern California - San Francisco Venipuncture Stick Sessions!

Thank you to American Career College for their Platinum Annual Sponsorship!

Thank you to DEXA+ for their Silver Annual Sponsorship!