Essentials of Phlebotomy • Health Assessment and Fundamental Clinical Skills • IV Therapy: Peripheral and Central Line Care • Peripheral IV Therapy
Please note:
These courses do not provide proof of competency or certification.
Essentials of Phlebotomy
Participants will learn introductory level indications for phlebotomy and
best practices for obtaining blood samples for diagnostic testing, donations
to help save lives and therapeutic treatment. The course includes time to
practice venipuncture for blood draws using simulation materials.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Following this course, students will be able to:
- describe the history and purposes of phlebotomy (also referred to as venipuncture)
- identify common indications for venipuncture and potential complications
- demonstrate venipuncture procedure, including order of draw, using best practices
Available Dates
- Monday, May 4, 2026, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Health Assessment and Fundamental Clinical Skills
Three days of immersion learning comprised of lectures alternating with
hands-on practice of health assessment and clinical skills. Students will have a high-fidelity simulation experience using full scale computerized
patient simulators that provide a high level of interactivity and realism to
manage and assess select health emergencies.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Following this course, students will be able to:
- conduct and document a thorough Health History Interview
- recite a systematic approach to Physical Assessment
- demonstrate Physical Assessment techniques relevant to course content
- identify significant anatomical landmarks pertinent to systems assessment
- conduct and document a head-to-toe assessment
- discuss special considerations for select populations
Content most appropriate for: APRNs/RNs, LPNs and other Healthcare Professionals including Primary Care, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation and Diagnostics.
Available Dates
- Wednesday - Friday, May 5 - 8, 2026, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
IV Therapy: Peripheral and Central Line Care
A full day course dedicated to the anatomical placement, utilization and assessment of intravenous lines used in acute and home care settings. The course includes time to practice venipuncture for the placement of peripheral lines using simulation materials. Students will gain a thorough understanding of intravenous nursing care, not competency.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Following this course, students will be able to:
- identify and differentiate central venous catheters
- discuss the complications of caring and feeding patients with central venous catheters
- demonstrate insight into both the bedside and procedural world of central access
- relate the basic principles of intravenous therapy
- explain the anatomy and physiology of the venous system
- insert and care for peripheral IV cannula
Content most appropriate for: APRNs/RNs, LPNs and other Healthcare Professionals
Available Dates
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (please note this session offers 5.5 Contact Hours)
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor
Blanche D. Murphy, BSN, RN, VA-BC has been teaching venous access courses at Boston College for nearly two decades with an expertise in combining lecture with hands-on training using simulated materials. With Vascular Access Board Certification since 2011, she serves as the Assistant Nursing Director for Venous Access at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, where she has practiced for more than 40 years. Throughout her career, Ms. Murphy has served on numerous committees and task forces while participating in and presenting at professional association conferences, including the December 2024 Organization of Nurse Leaders Poster Presentation: Back to Basics: Nursing Line Care Audits to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Ms. Murphy earned a Bachelor of Nursing from Boston College and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.
Comments from students:
“Today was a great experience! I learned so much from Blanche and her power points were very informative. I feel confident in my skills of not only inserting P IVs but also assessing for complications and how to treat them. The anatomy breakdown was very helpful as well! Will definitely recommend this course to colleagues!”
Peripheral IV Therapy
Participants will benefit from a dynamic session describing how and
why IV therapy is the fastest way to deliver medications, blood products and more.
The course includes time to practice venipuncture for the placement of peripheral
lines using simulation materials.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Following this course, students will be able to:
- understand the basic principles of intravenous therapy
- describe the anatomy and physiology of the venous system
- demonstrate insertion technique and care for peripheral IV cannulas
Available Dates
- TBD
Instructor
Blanche D. Murphy, BSN, RN, VA-BC has been teaching venous access courses at Boston College for nearly two decades with an expertise in combining lecture with hands-on training using simulated materials. With Vascular Access Board Certification since 2011, she serves as the Assistant Nursing Director for Venous Access at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, where she has practiced for more than 40 years. Throughout her career, Ms. Murphy has served on numerous committees and task forces while participating in and presenting at professional association conferences, including the December 2024 Organization of Nurse Leaders Poster Presentation: Back to Basics: Nursing Line Care Audits to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Ms. Murphy earned a Bachelor of Nursing from Boston College and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.
Comments from students:
“Today was a great experience! I learned so much from Blanche and her power points were very informative. I feel confident in my skills of not only inserting P IVs but also assessing for complications and how to treat them. The anatomy breakdown was very helpful as well! Will definitely recommend this course to colleagues!”
Suturing Skills Workshop: Clinical Essentials and Beyond
Advance your clinical practice with refreshed and new suturing skills through didactic and
hands-on practice to gain experience and proficiency.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn to:
- Describe the phases and factors affecting wound healing
- Identify types of sutures and instrumentation used in suturing
- Perform simple interrupted, running and deep layer sutures, and knot tying techniques with instruments
- Practice advanced suturing techniques and recommend post-procedure pharmacological management
All students will receive the Medarchitech Suture Practice Kit, which contains all the essentials to learn and practicing suturing techniques, knot-tying, instrument handling and skin incision. Students may take this kit home for further practice.
Content most appropriate for: RNs, APRNs, EMTs, MDs, PAs and Clinicians-in-Training
Available Dates:
- Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Monday, April 6, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Early Bird Discount - Save $150
Discounted Price $449
Expires March 6, 2026
Instructor
Meredith (Merry) Preziosi, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, with more than 20 years of experience in intensive care, interventional radiology, and aesthetic medicine. She has been a procedural nurse practitioner since 2011 and currently works in Interventional Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Ms. Preziosi is a planning committee member for the Society of Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider Annual Conference, a frequent lecturer and enjoysmentoring and precepting new NPs and PAs in her specialty.
In addition to her Interventional Radiology role, Ms. Preziosi is the owner of Merry Aesthetics, a concierge aesthetics service. Ms. Preziosi received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boston College and a Master’s in Nursing from Georgetown University.