Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion Course
This is a half day course run by SCGH Specialists from Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Renal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.
The course covers relevant anatomy, common pitfalls, troubleshooting, and types of lines available. There will be hands-on stations covering needling using both ultrasound or landmark techniques, securing lines, femoral lines and vascular catheters.
Please note: Proficiency in ultrasound cannulation skills is an essential requirement for completing the CVC course successfully. If you like to improve your ultrasound skills, you may like to consider the Ultrasound IVC Course.
This course is open to all medical specialities and only open to senior nursing staff (CNS, Nurse Practitioner etc) who are currently in ICU, ED or Vascular Access role within the hospital. Please contact the Simulation Centre to discuss your eligibility if you have any questions.
2025 dates
- Monday 19th May
- Monday 25th August
- Monday 3rd November
Cost (inclusive GST):
NMHS – $450
External – $650
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Please refer to our cancellation policy here.