One-Day IV Insertion Training

IV Course in Charlottetown, PEI

A one-day, hands-on IV therapy course in Charlottetown for nurses, paramedics and other healthcare professionals who need to start, maintain and remove peripheral IVs. Course certificate issued on completion.

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1 day

Hands-on, in person

$350

IV course only

Certificate

On completion

5.0

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IV Insertion Training for Island Healthcare Professionals

You spend the day on peripheral IV starts in Charlottetown: choosing a vein, inserting the catheter, securing and dressing the site, then maintaining and removing the line.

An instructor watches your attempts on simulated IV arms and corrects your angle, flashback check and taping before you take the skill back to work.

Training Location in Charlottetown

Medical Training Center – Charlottetown
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Street address included with your booking

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We hold the IV course at a classroom venue in Charlottetown and send the street address once your seat is booked.

Each learner works at a station with an IV training arm, catheters, tubing and dressings, so the day is spent doing rather than watching.

Students at classroom tables practising needle technique on mannequin training arms

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is for people who already have clinical training and need IV starts as part of their work. If you have no healthcare background and want a new career in blood collection, the Phlebotomy Certificate Program in Charlottetown is the better place to start.

The Intravenous Administration Workshop page lists every city where this course runs.

Who Can Take the IV Course

The Charlottetown IV course is open to:

Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses
Paramedics
Respiratory therapists and cardiac sonographers
Laboratory technicians
Medical students and other healthcare trainees

Note: You need a healthcare background or clinical education to attend. The course is training only. Your employer and, where it applies, your regulatory college decide whether you may start IVs at work.

Instructor demonstrating technique on a simulation arm while students watch from their desks

What the IV Course Covers

Taught in person in Charlottetown on simulated IV arms, using standard IV start supplies.

IV Theory

The intravenous system and what IV therapy is used for
Superficial anatomy of the upper extremities
Choosing a vein and the right catheter

Safety and Complications

Aseptic technique and infection prevention
Spotting and preventing infiltration, phlebitis and other complications
Sharps safety and occupational hazards

Hands-On IV Skills

Inserting the catheter on a simulated arm
Securing, dressing and maintaining the site
Troubleshooting, documentation and removing the IV

Coming From Elsewhere on the Island

The course fits into a single day off, so staff from Summerside and the rest of Prince County, or from Kings County towns such as Montague and Souris, can drive in and be home the same evening.

If you work in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia, the Confederation Bridge crosses from Cape Jourimain and the seasonal Wood Islands ferry sails from Caribou, so Charlottetown is an easy trip for one day of IV practice.

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Why Train at Medical Training Center

Medical Training Center keeps IV classes small and hands-on, with most of the day spent at a training arm.

Instruction led by physicians and experienced healthcare professionals
Feedback on every IV start, not just the first one
Small groups, so you get several attempts at the arm
5.0 rating from more than 1,200 student reviews
Can be paired with the Phlebotomy One-Day Workshop
IV courses in Oshawa, Winnipeg, St. John’s and Charlottetown

Phlebotomy and medical training graduates proudly displaying certificates after course completion at training center

Course Format and Fees

A single in-person day in Charlottetown
For healthcare professionals and trainees with clinical education
IV course only: $350. Paired with the Phlebotomy One-Day Workshop: $550
Course certificate from Medical Training Center on successful completion
Simulated IV arms and supplies provided

Book the Charlottetown IV Course

Pick Charlottetown on the booking page to see dates and the current fee. Seats are limited so each person gets enough time at the arm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions people ask about the IV course in Charlottetown

Where is the IV course held in Charlottetown?

At a classroom venue in Charlottetown. We send the street address with your booking confirmation.

How much does the IV course cost?

The IV course is $350, or $550 when you pair it with the Phlebotomy One-Day Workshop. The booking page always shows the current fee.

Who can take the IV course?

Healthcare professionals and trainees with clinical education, such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, laboratory technicians, cardiac sonographers and medical students. It is not designed for people without a healthcare background.

Is this an IV certification?

You receive a course certificate from Medical Training Center when you complete the course. It documents your training but is not a licence. Your employer and, where it applies, your regulatory college decide whether you may start IVs at work.

Will I practise on real patients?

No. You practise on simulated IV arms with real catheters and supplies while an instructor supervises, and you can repeat attempts until your technique is consistent.

How long is the course?

One in-person day. Start and finish times for each Charlottetown date are shown on the booking page.

Can I combine IV training with phlebotomy?

Yes. You can book the IV course together with the Phlebotomy Workshop in Charlottetown at a combined price. If you want blood collection as a new career, see the Phlebotomy Certificate Program in Charlottetown.

Does the IV course run in other cities?

Yes. It also runs in Oshawa, Winnipeg and St. John’s. The Intravenous Administration Workshop page lists every location.

More Training in Charlottetown

Also available in Charlottetown, or browse all training in PEI:

Phlebotomy Certificate Program · 3 weeks · career training that prepares you for the CPT exam
Phlebotomy One-Day Workshop · 1 day · hands-on blood collection practice