Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV

The BevelUp Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Program provides clinicians with a structured, evidence-based approach to ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (USGPIV) insertion. Designed for healthcare professionals caring for patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA), the program combines ultrasound fundamentals, vascular assessment, real-time needle guidance, and insertion mechanics into a practical clinical framework focused on patient safety and first-attempt success.

Participants learn ultrasound physics and knobology, upper extremity vascular anatomy, vein assessment, probe handling, dynamic needle tip positioning (DNTP), catheter selection, and complication prevention through a combination of didactic instruction, simulation-based learning, and hands-on deliberate practice. Emphasis is placed on vessel health and preservation, reduction of unnecessary insertion attempts, procedural consistency, and evidence-informed vascular access decision-making.

The course moves beyond basic task-based instruction to develop the technical skill, psychomotor coordination, and clinical judgment necessary to perform safe and effective ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion across a variety of patient populations and clinical environments.

Bevel Up LLC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 18179, to award 7 contact hours for this program.

• Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion

• DIVA assessment and escalation strategies

• Ultrasound fundamentals and knobology

• Vein identification and vessel mapping

• Dynamic Needle Tip Positioning (DNTP)

• Real-time insertion mechanics

• Catheter planning and selection

• Complication prevention and troubleshooting

• Simulation-based skills training

• Competency validation and assessment

• Evidence-based vascular access practice

• Registered Nurses

• Emergency Department Clinicians

• Critical Care Clinicians

• Vascular Access Specialists

• Infusion Nurses

• Procedural and Acute Care Teams

• Healthcare organizations seeking ultrasound-guided IV competency development

This program is designed for clinicians who have previously completed peripheral IV insertion education or have practical experience with landmark-based peripheral IV insertion. Participants should understand basic venous anatomy, infection-prevention principles, catheter selection, and standard insertion technique before attending.

Clinicians who are new to peripheral IV insertion should complete BevelUp Tier 1 before enrolling in Tier 2.