BD understands that continuing education is important to clinicians. In an ongoing effort to assist clinicians in maintaining core competencies, BD is pleased to offer continuing education programs that satisfy a wide range of professional needs.

• Principles of Flushing Vascular Access Devices
  Principles of Flushing Vascular Access Devices is a unique clinical education program designed to provide healthcare workers with best practice information for safe and effective intravenous catheter flushing techniques. Click for more information

To receive a complimentary copy of the following continuing education modules, please contact your local sales rep. If you do not know who your local sales rep is, check our database or contact customer service at 1-888-237-2762.

• Health Care Workers and Bloodborne Pathogens: Controlling Exposure
  This activity for two (2) contact hours is provided by BD Medical Systems Clinical Resource Services Department, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing provider #CEP 13136. This certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

The home health care environment is fast-paced. Much of what clinicians do is second nature. But with the dangers of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, health care workers need to be aware of how they conduct certain procedures and adopt safety practices--including the use of shielded devices--as a means of protecting themselves.

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• Old Age is New
  This activity for one (1) contact hour is provided by BD Medical Systems Clinical Resource Services Department, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing provider #CEP 13136. This certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.
  
  The health care needs of the older patient are multiple and complex. Nurses often are not educated in the normal aging process and the older person's response to illness and health care interventions. Many of the clinical IV problems that the elderly face can be averted or alleviated with proper educational references and nursing interventions that are focused on improving and maintaining safe and effective intravenous therapy.
  
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BD understands that clinicians learn in different ways. Our interactive CD ROM education programs accommodate independent and different learning styles, and are always available for use. BD is pleased to offer continuing education programs available on CD ROM's.

• Infusion Therapy: A Process Management Approach
  This activity for 4.8 contact hours is provided by BD Medical Systems Clinical Resource Services Department, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing provider #CEP 13136. This certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.

Supports development of infusion therapy as a process through a series of interrelated core steps each profiling considerations and actions that must take place to optimize infusion therapy outcomes. Learning is reinforced through critical thinking exercises based on case studies focusing on specific areas of care delivery sites. A final test validates attainment of learning objectives.

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• PICC and Midline Catheters: A Process Management Approach
  This activity for six (6) contact hours is provided by BD Medical Systems Clinical Resource Services Department, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing provider #CEP 13136. This certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.
  
  Supports development of infusion therapy as a process through a series of interrelated core steps each profiling considerations and actions that must take place to optimize infusion therapy outcomes. Learning is reinforced through critical thinking exercises based on case studies focusing on specific areas of care delivery sites. A final test validates attainment of learning objectives.
  
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• PICC and Midline Catheters in the Neonate and Infant:
  A Process Management Approach
  This activity for six (6) contact hours is provided by BD Medical Systems Clinical Resource Services Department, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing provider #CEP 13136. This certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.
  
  Supports development of infusion therapy as a process through a series of interrelated core steps each profiling considerations and actions that must take place to optimize infusion therapy outcomes. Learning is reinforced through critical thinking exercises based on case studies focusing on specific areas of care delivery sites. A final test validates attainment of learning objectives.
  
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