Has anyone been trained by MedTexx? I understand that they offer a hands-on training for PICCs and give you a certification at the end of the 8 hour class.Â
My understanding of certification is the same as most us. I am curious if anyone knows more about this company or has worked with them. www.medtexx.com
Gwen Irwin
Austin, Texas
I have not worked with them but I have had nurses call me after some bad outcomes associated with their classes - air travel to get to the class and then the instructor did not show up. They are misleading everyone by the so-called "certification". As you know there is no such thing!
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
www.hadawayassociates.com
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
"hands on" sometimes means working with a phantom, not a patient.
Mari Cordes, BS RN
Mari Cordes, BS RNIII VA-BC
Vascular Access Department
University of Vermont Medical Center
Lisa Y., RN, BSN University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Horizon IV Therapy
Be careful about the "certification" verbage. Such thing does not exsist. If your employer already inserts PICCs, training should be available through the PICC vendor. In my experience BARD has offered excellent training, both written and clinical. I am not recommending a certain vendor....just sharing my experience!
Lisa Y., RN, BSN University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Horizon IV Therapy
Chris Cavanaugh, RN, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC