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Hello there from sunny Okeechobee, Florida.  

I am interested in obtaining training on assessing/reading chest xrays for picc tip determination.  Anyone out there that has already explored this in the state of Florida?   

Is anyone aware of how I would even begin to look for training on this? 

 I have done internet searches and only find topics of discussion not courses offered.  I did look at AVA and their position statement; it sounds like they recommend the Radiologist training me.   We just got a new radiologist;  he doesnt even want to look at my picc line xrays ;  he says they are not stat and there fore will get read when they get read.......I should be reading them...... dont need xrays, just as long as get blood back.....etc....etc... ( so I am thinking him training me wont be too easy), he might do it just to get me off his back! 

I discussed the issue of training and competency that is needed on this, so now I am eager to do so to expedite use of the picc lines I place.

Does anyone have any help for me on this?  I will take sample policies, info on training and infor on State Board in Florida.

P.S.S.  I am also interested in any advanced ultrasound assessment training;  you know vein health, diameter, thrombus etc...

I did find one course avail from PICC excellence but it was only like 3-4 ceus (dvd) and a couple of hundred dollars.

 Thank you in advance!  Gina Ward R.N., C.P.A.N