Central Line Use in Newborns

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Indications of Use 
3. Types of Central Lines 
4. Education for Parents/Guardians 
5. Before the procedure 
6. Procedure 
7. Post-Procedure Care 
8. Preventing CLABSI 
9. Going home with a Central Line 
10. What Parents/Guardians Need to Know 
11. Supporting the Family 
12. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Central Line Use in Newborns. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe indications for central line placement in newborns. 
2. List ways to reduce the incidence of infections related to central line use in newborns. 
3. Summarize ways to promote the well-being of newborns needing central lines.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.