LA Fire Card proudly offers the #1 rated IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal (IVBW) class in Southern California for booking via BHTC*, officially certified by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).

Open to All: Anyone over the age of 18 can enroll in this course — you do not need to be an RN or LVN to attend. All students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion for 36 Contact Hours (CEUs) approved by the California BRN. Licensed RNs and LVNs will gain the legal authorization to insert IVs and draw blood in accordance with California regulations upon course completion.

 

This comprehensive 36-hour course is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal procedures. The program combines in-person learning and instruction, and a certification test to ensure a thorough understanding and hands-on experience.

 

36 Hours Includes:

• IV Therapy theory and fundamentals

• Blood Withdrawal theory and fundamentals

• Hands-on practice and skills check

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Course Format:

Foundational knowledge of IV therapy, blood withdrawal techniques, safety protocols, and legal considerations. In-person exam.

 

Hands-on training in IV insertion, blood draw techniques, and troubleshooting common complications using state-of-the-art equipment.

 

Practice with the Best: We use brand-new, hyperrealistic, state-of-the-art mannequins with blood simulation to enhance your learning experience.

 

Testing In-Person: Practical skills assessment to ensure competency.

 

Instructor:
The course is taught by a master's-prepared, highly qualified Registered ICU Nurse (RN) and Licensed Certified Phlebotomist (CPT I) with extensive experience in clinical and educational settings.

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Key Features:

• Hyperrealistic IV Arm Practice Kits for each student to practice their technique

• Meets state and national certification standards.

• Interactive training using advanced simulation tools.

• Personalized guidance from expert instructors.

• Participants will leave the course with the confidence needed to perform IV therapy and blood withdrawal safely and effectively.​ 

• Students will receive a Certificate of Completion valid for 36 CEUs.

 

LVNs will receive a Certificate of Completion, 36 CEUs and a license from the BVNPT.

 

RNs will receive a Certificate of Completion and 36 CEUs (RNs are already licensed to place IVs and draw blood). 

 

Vein Volunteer Available:  No worries if your student partner is a "hard stick". Add a vein volunteer to ensure you complete your skill check with confidence. No stress, no guessing — guaranteed opportunity to pass your sticks. Add on $50; pay when you get to class.

LVN BVNPT License: Are you an LVN that wants to register your certificate with the BVNPT and legally be licensed and able to start IVs and draw blood? Add on $50; pay when you get to class.

LVN BVNPT Certification Requirements: Per the BVNPT, to pass the class, LVNs must complete all 36 hours of the course (no late arrival to class permitted) and perform 3 successful venipunctures (blood in the tube) and 3 successful fingersticks. Similar to a college level course, the class is pass/fail. If the student fails the class, they will need to register and pay the tuition for the class again. The class is non-refundable. Students are paired for the skills checks. We highly suggest, you bring a friend for your venipuncture skills check on Day 3 so that you have multiple options (student partner and your friend) to successfully perform your venipunctures. LVNs that fail the class based solely on the number of venipunctures (skills check), may return for just Day 3 of the class at another time, but must pay the tuition fee and bring a friend for the skills check. If they do not have a friend to bring, they may order the Vein Volunteer Service for $50.
 

Important Attendance Policy for IVBW Certification

Please remember that the BVNPT strictly limits IVBW courses to 15 students per instructor. Every seat in the classroom is a paid seat, and your enrollment holds one of those limited spots.

• Attendance is mandatory. The BVNPT requires students to complete the full 36 hours of training for certification.

• On-time arrival is critical. You must be seated in the classroom no later than 8:50 AM on all class days.

• If you arrive late, miss hours, or cannot complete all required time, you will need to reschedule and pay the full course fee again.

 

We kindly ask that you only enroll if you can commit to being on time at  9:00 AM for all classroom days. This ensures fairness to all students, compliance with BVNPT regulations, and the best possible learning environment.

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Rescheduling Policy: 

1. I will text or email with at least 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE if I need to reschedule to keep my class credit.

2. If I reschedule less than 48 hours of my class start time, I will LOSE my class credit and will need to register and pay again.

3. I may reschedule 1X. Any additional rescheduling will incur a $75 fee and still must occur with at least 48 hours advance notice.

RNs and Others Certification Requirements: To obtain 36 CEUs, the student must complete all 36 hours of the course (no late arrival to class permitted).

Student Pairing: Students are paired for the skills check. In the event, there is an uneven number of students in the class, one student will be chosen at random to bring a friend to perform the venipuncture skills check. Students may also add on a "Vein Volunteer" for $50 when they get to class for the venipuncture skills check if they don't have a friend to bring.

 

What happens after I register?

You will be sent a confirmation email with more information about your class and appear at the classroom on the dates you selected for registration at 9am. 

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*The class is available for booking on the LA Fire Card website. The course is provided by Blue Healthcare Training Centers (BHTC).

 

Location: 1605 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

Note: Please call or text (323) 327-6353 if you have any questions before booking. 

In-Person Class Dates: The dates you select for registration is when you will appear in the classroom. This in-person sessions start at 9am each day.