Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion (Adult) | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

This blended learning course combines didactic instruction with hands-on practice to prepare nurses for ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (USGPIV) insertion certification. The curriculum covers ultrasound principles, vein identification, sterile technique, and troubleshooting for difficult IV access. During the in-person session, participants will apply these skills through supervised practice.

Upon successful completion of all components, participants will be certified to perform USGPIV insertions in their designated clinical area, enhancing timely vascular access and improving patient care outcomes.

This is a blended learning course that consists of two parts. Part 1 consists of an online module and policy review that will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Part 2 is the in-person class that is 3 hours. The total time commitment for this course is 3.75 hours.

To ensure focused training and alignment with clinical needs, enrollment is limited to nurses from designated care areas including critical care nurses working in MSICU Blue, MSICU Gold, MICU, SICU, CTICU, NSICU, Burn ICU, PCR ICU RNs, and the Action Team.

Course Materials

Participants are encouraged to bring an ultrasound machine from their home unit, if available, to gain experience with familiar equipment.

Part 1: Online Module and Policy Review

Before attending the in-person class, participants must complete one self-paced online module and review the policy. The module is to be completed no more than 30 days prior to class. The module will be assigned to your UC Learning Center account within 24 hours after successful registration.

Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion
Code: DAHS-NGNUSPIV21
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes
Start

Policy Review
Policy 13006 – Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement 

Part 2: In-Person Class

When the online module is complete, participants will attend an in-person class. Participants must bring verification of the Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion module completion to class. Participants may bring their UC Learning Center training transcript as proof or show their training transcript using the SumTotal Mobile app.

North Addition Office Building, Room 3307
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Dates:
Jan. 14, 2026
Mar. 11, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

North Addition Office Building, Room 2012
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Dates:
May 13, 2026
Aug. 19, 2026
Oct. 7, 2026
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

North Addition Office Building, Room 5008
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Code: DAHS-NGNUGPIVIA25-BRN
Capacity: 8
Waiting List: Yes

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 3.75 contact hours.

Attendees must successfully complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the course to receive C.E. credit. Attendees will not receive C.E. credit if they are more than 5 minutes late for the in-person class; no partial credit can be awarded.

Post-Course Requirements for Ultrasound-Guided PIV (USGPIV) Certification

To successfully complete the certification and maintain competence, participants must meet all of the following requirements.

Complete Course Pre-Work and In-Person Class
Participants must finish the pre-work and live, in-person training. Both are required to receive contact hours and to be eligible for skills verification using the USGPIV Certification Checklist.

Skill Verification Using USGPIV Certification Checklist
Within 60 days of the in-person class, participants must complete three (3) precepted USGPIV insertions. These must be supervised by your department’s USGPIV superuser. Completed checklist must be submitted to CPPN.

Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion Skills Checklist (PDF) 

Department superusers: Must be approved by the department manager. Superusers must complete three (3) precepted USGPIV insertions within 60 days of their own in-person class, supervised by the PICC team. Completed checklist must be submitted to CPPN.

Ongoing Competency and Documentation
Complete at least one (1) USGPIV insertion annually supervised by your department superuser to maintain active competency. All competency records must be kept by the participant’s department.

Coordinator

Ashley Vieira, D.N.P., R.N., N.P.D.A.-B.C., C.C.R.N.
Professional Development Specialist

Parking

Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.

All Are Welcome

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