Blue Healthcare Training Centers proudly offers the #1 rated IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal (IVBW) class in Southern California, officially certified by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).

Open to All: Anyone over the age of 18 can enroll in this course — you do not need to be an RN or LVN to attend. All students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion for 36 Contact Hours (CEUs) approved by the California BRN. Licensed RNs and LVNs will gain the legal authorization to insert IVs and draw blood in accordance with California regulations upon course completion.

 

This comprehensive 36-hour course is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal procedures. The program combines online learning, in-person instruction, and a certification test to ensure a thorough understanding and hands-on experience.

 

Day 1 - Online training and exam
Day 2 - In-person training (IV Placement and Blood Withdrawal on mannequin and classmate)
Day 3 - In-person exam (IV Placement and Blood Withdrawal on classmate)

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Course Format:

Foundational knowledge of IV therapy, blood withdrawal techniques, safety protocols, and legal considerations. Online exam.

 

Hands-on training in IV insertion, blood draw techniques, and troubleshooting common complications using state-of-the-art equipment.

 

Practice with the Best: Blue Healthcare Training Centers uses brand-new, hyperrealistic, state-of-the-art mannequins with blood simulation to enhance your learning experience.

 

Testing In-Person: Practical skills assessment to ensure competency.

 

Instructor:
The course is taught by a highly qualified Registered ICU Nurse (RN) and Licensed Certified Phlebotomist (CPT I) with extensive experience in clinical and educational settings.

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Key Features:

• Hyperrealistic IV Arm Practice Kits for each student to practice their technique

• Meets state and national certification standards.

• Interactive training using advanced simulation tools.

• Personalized guidance from expert instructors.

• Participants will leave the course with the confidence needed to perform IV therapy and blood withdrawal safely and effectively.​ 

• Students will receive a Certificate of Completion valid for 36 CEUs.

 

LVNs will receive a Certificate of Completion, 36 CEUs and a license from the BVNPT.

 

RNs will receive a Certificate of Completion and 36 CEUs (RNs are already licensed to place IVs and draw blood). 

 

Vein Volunteer Available: No worries if your student partner is a "hard stick". Add a vein volunteer to ensure you complete your skill check with confidence. No stress, no guessing — guaranteed opportunity to pass your sticks. Add on $50; pay when you get to class.

LVN BVNPT License: Are you an LVN that wants to register your certificate with the BVNPT and legally be licensed and able to start IVs and draw blood? Add on $50; pay when you get to class.

LVN BVNPT Certification Requirements: Per the BVNPT, to pass the class, LVNs must complete all 36 hours of the course (no late arrival to class permitted) and perform 3 successful venipunctures (blood in the tube) and 3 successful fingersticks. Similar to a college level course, the class is pass/fail. If the student fails the class, they will need to register and pay $285 for the class again. The class is non-refundable. Students are paired for the skills checks. We highly suggest, you bring a friend for your venipuncture skills check on Day 3 so that you have multiple options (student partner and your friend) to successfully perform your venipunctures. LVNs that fail the class based solely on the number of venipunctures (skills check), may return for just Day 3 of the class at another time, but must pay the $285 fee and bring a friend for the skills check. If they do not have a friend to bring, they may order the Vein Volunteer Service for $50.

 

Important Attendance Policy for IVBW Certification

Please remember that the BVNPT strictly limits IVBW courses to 15 students per instructor. Every seat in the classroom is a paid seat, and your enrollment holds one of those limited spots.

• Attendance is mandatory. The BVNPT requires students to complete the full 36 hours of training (Day 1 online + Days 2 & 3 in-person) for certification.

• On-time arrival is critical. You must be seated in the classroom no later than 8:50 AM on both in-person days.

• If you arrive late, miss hours, or cannot complete all required time, you will need to reschedule and pay the full course fee again.

 

We kindly ask that you only enroll if you can commit to being on time from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM for both classroom days. This ensures fairness to all students, compliance with BVNPT regulations, and the best possible learning environment.

RNs and Others Certification Requirements: To obtain 36 CEUs, the student must complete all 36 hours of the course (no late arrival to class permitted).

Student Pairing: Students are paired for the skills check. In the event, there is an uneven number of students in the class, one student will be chosen at random to bring a friend to perform the venipuncture skills check. Students may also add on a "Vein Volunteer" for $50 when they get to class for the venipuncture skills check if they don't have a friend to bring.

 

What happens after I register?

1. You will be emailed a link at least 24 hours before your in-person class date to complete the online learning and online exam (Day 1). This needs to be completed BEFORE you attend the in-person, hands-on session.

2. You will then appear at the classroom on the date you selected for registration and the following day for the hands-on portion (Days 2 and 3). 

 

Location: 1605 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

Note: Please call or text (323) 327-6353 if you have any questions before booking. 

In-Person Class Dates: The dates you select for registration is when you will appear in the classroom (Days 2 and 3). The first day (Day 1) is completed 100% online before class. In-person class starts at 9am each day.