New york state contrast injection application

IV Access & Contrast Injection Certification

IV Access & Contrast Injection Certification

• Venipuncture of a person’s upper extremity in a safe and effective manner
• Anatomy and Physiology of venipuncture sites
• Venipuncture instruments and related equipment
• Techniques of intravenous line establishment
• Hazards and complications of venipuncture
• Post puncture care
• Actions and reactions of contrast media
• Emergency measures and medications required to deal with adverse reactions

The Technologist or other approved Allied Health Professional Must:

• Request an intravenous contrast injection application from your state agency (if applicable).
• Application must be present the day of class (NYS Radiologic Technologists Only). NYS Registered Radiologic Technologists MUST contact the NYS DOH at 518-402-7580 prior to the training and request an official NYS issued Contrast Injection application.
• Complete and successfully pass both didactic and clinical components of the Intravenous Contrast Injection course with a score of 75%