IVT Training (half-through to it)

          First day of training, I was excited, but nervous of having the challenge and taking more steps up for my profession. To add up to that, I wasn't familiar of the venue and of the faces that surrounded me. I was alone, looking for someone to be acquainted with. And, all of them, were having their time, chit-chattting with their friends while waiting for the seminar to start. But still, I had the will and confidence to pursue and use the thought-stopping techniques to cease me from thinking things that didn't have to be acknowledged.

          Then, I thought, "WHOA!". I was shocked with the orientation given about the things we needed to comply before accomplishing the training and get the certificate. It was hard though, I still believed that positive mentality yields positive upshots. Confidence really poured in me that time. hehe. Just by that time, I knew about the return demonstrations and completion we have to complete before passing the training. Whew!

          The seminar was composed of 3 days didactic training and 2 days practicum. The whole program followed the ANSAP's provisions. We were also given the booklet by ANSAP, wherein our basis during the whole seminar were stated. During the first day, the pre-test was really shockingness. hahaha...(yah, shockingness is present in Encarta Dictionary). The pre-test was more of trouble-free, not to mention the identification of the different veins and arteries presented at the drawing given. Whew! I was a bit sure, I still could pass the pre-test. And yes, I did!..hehe

          Then, we had a review of different concepts related to Intravenous Therapy. It was fun, brought by some of the vivacious instructors. But a bit boring to some, who just read the texts at the OHP..zzzz....

          On the second day, we had our speaker for the IVT training, who was Mrs. Nolasco.  (I forgot her first name, tsk tsk.) She's the owner of the manufacturing company of some of the trusted and branded syringes used at the hospital. She was a striking lady with her captivating looks, as if she was 10 years younger than her current age. (I think, she's in her early 40's. hehe). She captured our attention, not only with her ooziness of sexy and elegance, but with her zestful attitude when lecturing. She inspired us all and left us wanting to be like her in the future.. (wishful thinking)..hehe.. And before we ended, we also had our post-test, which was really the same questions from the pre-test..hahaha (surprisingly funny).

          The 3rd day was really the opposite of what I expected. I usually anticipated for difficult things and maximum challenges before an important and big event happens. It  added readiness for the coming encounter and wouldn't be hard for me to accept failures. At that time, we had to  do RD of 13 procedures in one day. It comprised the:

1. Setting up of IV set
2. Insertion of IV cannula utilizing the Dummy Arm
3. Changing of IVF bottle 
4. Discontinuing the IVF infusion
5. Incorporating drugs into the IVF bottle
6. Administering drugs through IV push
7. Giving drugs through Volumetric Chamber
8. Giving drugs through Heparin-Lock device with 3-way stop cock
9. Setting, Giving and Discontinuing Blood Transfusion
10. Giving Parenteral Nutrition through Peripheral Venous Access
11. Giving Parenteral Nutrition through Central Venous Access
12. Discontinuing the Parenteral Nutrition
13. One-on-One IV cannula instertion

          That day was a pressure. Nevertheless, as I went with the return demonstration, it was quick, easy, and smooth-taking. I was happy that I finished it promptly without delay. And with just half a day, I went home with success. hehe. The mechanism was voluntarily, that aided me. That ended our didactic training.

          Then, for our practicum, we were told to complete 3 IV insertions, 3 drug administration, and 2 blood transfusions in 2 days. The whole program catered 65 participants at a maximum according to ANSAP's provisions. We were grouped by 5 to accomplish the requirements in 2 days. Whoo..! My date for completion will hit this last 2 days of April. 

          Then, by June 4 of this year will be the deadline of the requirements including the certificate of attendance basic 3-day IV training, 2x2 picture with apple/light green background, certificate of PRC registration and rating, photocopy of claim stub, and hard-copy of the completion of 3+3+2 requirements following the given format by the ANSAP. These requirements will be sent to ANSAP for the processing of the certificate and ID.

          Wish me luck guys...and i'll share to you soon..hehe