Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion (Pediatric) | 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 in the pediatric population. The curriculum will also cover the principles of the UC Davis Comfort Commitment and review lidocaine administration techniques. 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 two online modules and policy review that will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Part 2 is the in-person class that is 2.5 hours. The total time commitment for this course is 3.5 hours.

This class is only open to UC Davis Health employees. To ensure focused training and alignment with clinical needs, enrollment is limited to pediatric nurses from designated care areas including: Pediatrics, PICU/PCICU, NICU, Children's Hospital Critical Care Transport, Patient Care Resources, Pediatric Infusion, and the Emergency Department.

Part 1: Online Module, Policy Review and Checklist Review

Before attending the in-person class, participants must complete two self-paced online modules and review the policies. The modules are to be completed no more than 30 days prior to class. The modules 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

Lidocaine Skin Anesthetic Injection by a Certified Registered Nurse Module
Code: DAHS-NGNLFIUA22
Estimated Duration: 15 minutes
Start

Policy Review

• Policy 13006 – Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement
• Policy 13001(3) Pediatric Vascular Access Algorithm
• Policy 315 – Use of Lidocaine Skin Anesthetic Injection by A Certified Registered Nurse

Checklist Review

• Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion Skills Checklist (PDF)
• Lidocaine Skin Anesthetic Intradermal Injection Checklist (PDF)
• Lidocaine Skin Anesthetic Needle Free Injection Checklist (PDF)

Part 2: In-Person Class

When the online modules are complete, participants will attend an in-person class. Participants must bring verification of the completion of the online modules to class. Participants may bring their UC Learning Center training transcript as proof or show their training transcript using the SumTotal Next app.

North Addition Office Building, Room 3307
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Date: June 16, 2026

UC Davis Medical Center, Davis Tower, Room 4701
4301 X St
Sacramento, CA 95817
Dates:
Sept. 15, 2026
Dec. 15, 2026

Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNUGPIVIP26-BRN
Capacity: 8
Waiting List: Yes

Course Materials

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

Attire

Attendees are required to wear scrubs.

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 3.5 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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