Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes:To educate on the care of Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

•	Identify a PICC line

•	Explain the purpose of a PICC line

•	Explain when the use of a PICC line is optimal

•	Explain when the PICC line dressing should be changed

•	Demonstrate, by explanation, a PICC line dressing change

•	Explain techniques used to decrease infections when caring for PICC lines

•	Explain causes of occlusions to PICC lines

•	Explain methods used to de-cot if an occlusion occurs