The Tâm Anh Research Institute (TAMRI) and the Nursing Department of Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), are pleased to announce enrollment for the continuous training program themed “Safe Intravenous Therapy,” scheduled from June 7 to July 5, 2025.
Intravenous therapy is a common invasive procedure, offering significant benefits in patient treatment. However, it also carries potential risks if not performed correctly or if patient care is inadequate.
This “Safe Intravenous Therapy” training program is designed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of nurses, midwives, and medical technicians in performing safe intravenous therapy.
Target Audience
Nurses, midwives, and medical technicians with a college degree or higher who hold a valid professional practice certificate.
Training Objectives
1. Knowledge
- Analyze the scope of professional practice, essential competencies, and ethical aspects of intravenous therapy practitioners.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to vascular access and intravenous therapy.
- Describe the steps involved in intravenous infusion, parenteral nutrition administration, chemotherapy infusion, and intravenous medication injection to ensure patient safety.
- Identify local and systemic complications related to intravenous therapy and outline preventive measures.
- Explain the categories of infusion fluids, medications, biological agents, and chemicals that are appropriate or contraindicated for intravenous use.
- Analyze recommended principles in care bundles to prevent complications associated with peripheral intravenous lines from insertion to removal.
2. Skills
- Accurately assess the patient’s condition before, during, and after intravenous therapy.
- Select and proficiently use equipment, tools, and supplies for intravenous therapy, including needles/catheters, connectors, infusion rate monitors, and subcutaneous infusion chambers.
- Perform intravenous infusion, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy administration, intravenous drug injection, needle insertion, and removal through subcutaneous infusion chambers safely and competently according to Ministry of Health and International Intravenous Therapy Association guidelines.
- Develop care plans and apply care bundles to prevent complications in patients with intravenous lines.
- Monitor, identify, and manage complications and incidents related to intravenous therapy effectively.
- Provide guidance and health education to patients with intravenous lines.
3. Attitude
- Strictly adhere to technical procedures and follow preventive guidelines to ensure patient safety during intravenous therapy.
- Demonstrate honesty, respect, and attentiveness in practice, patient guidance, and counseling.
Training Format
Duration: Course 1 runs from June 7 to July 5, 2025.
Locations:
- Theory sessions: Tâm Anh Research Institute
- Practical sessions: Tam Anh General Hospital in HCMC
- Address: 2B Pho Quang Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, HCMC
Opening Session: 8:00 AM, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Tâm Anh Research Institute
Training Method: In-person
Program Structure: 40 sessions in total (22 theory sessions and 18 practical sessions), including: 10 sessions in simulation rooms and 8 sessions in hospital settings.
Instructors
The program is conducted by experienced specialists in safe intravenous therapy, currently practicing at the Tam Anh General Hospital Group.
- Tam Anh General Hospital in HCMC:
- Nguyen Thuy An, MSc in Nursing – Head Nurse, Digestive Endoscopy & Surgery Center
- Nguyen Thi Kim Huyen, MSc in Nursing – Head Nurse, Advanced Eye Care Center
- Pham Cong Thien, MSc in Nursing – Head of Training, Inpatient Services
- Quach Bao Ngoc, BSc in Nursing – Deputy Head Nurse, Digestive Endoscopy & Surgery Center
- Tam Anh Medical Clinic, District 7:
- Phan Thi Thanh Truc, Specialist Nurse – Deputy Head of Nursing Department and Head Nurse of the Emergency Department
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and fulfillment of all program requirements, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Continuing Medical Education (CME) in “Safe Intravenous Therapy”, issued by the Tâm Anh Research Institute, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health.
Application and Training Fees
- Tuition Fee:
- 2,000,000 VND per participant (Two million VND)
- Class Size: 50–100 participants per course
- Application Requirements:
- Completed registration form (template provided)
- Two 3×4 cm photos (taken within the last 6 months)
- Notarized copies of: Academic degree and professional practice certificate
- Citizen Identification Card
- Application Submission:
- Deadline: Applications accepted until May 30, 2025
- Submission location: Training Department, Tâm Anh Research Institute
Participants may email scanned copies of all required documents and proof of payment to: daotao.hcmc@tamri.vn at least 5 days before the course starts.
