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MTECH’s IV Certification course is a 21-hour program, completed over 2 weeks. The course was developed for healthcare professionals with prior phlebotomy experience, expanding skills and enhancing patient care. This comprehensive program provides in-depth training in intravenous therapy techniques and procedures. With our IV Certification course, students acquire the expertise needed to confidently perform the placement of IV catheters.
Students will place IV’s on classmates and volunteers. All students are required to participate as a patient and a phlebotomist with their classmates. The final exam will consist of a written test and IV skills tests.
Registration Opens: April 23, 2024
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Lehi Campus – Building A | 305 | 3/11/2024 | 3/20/2024 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2024 | Lehi Campus – Building A | 305 | 5/28/2024 | 6/6/2024 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2025 | Lehi Campus – Building A | 305 | 3/3/2025 | 3/12/2025 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Monday – Thursday |
| Summer 2025 | Lehi Campus – Building A | 305 | 7/21/2025 | 7/31/2025 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Monday – Thursday |
| Schedule Notes: |
Total hours: 21
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV Certification | 21 | 0 | 0 | $84.00 | $250.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $84.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $0.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Student Fees: | $250.00 |
| Required Materials: | $25.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $0.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrubs | 1 | $25.00 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $25.00 |
Do I have to be 18 yrs old to start the program?
You must be 17 yrs old and at least a senior in high school to take the program. If you are still 17 yrs old at the completion of the program, it may be difficult to find employment until reaching 18 yrs old and completion of HS. These restrictions depend on the employer.
Do I need to buy my own scrubs for class?
Yes, you will need to purchase at least one pair of scrubs to have at the start of class. You may buy any brand and color of scrubs for our program. They need to fit well and be appropriate for a healthcare setting. No company logos can be on the scrubs in the classroom (ex: Intermountain, Revere, Biolife, etc.).
Will I need to get IV’s when I am in the class?
Yes, all students are required to participate as a patient and a phlebotomist with their classmates.
Do I need any phlebotomy experince to take this course?
Students must have prior experience with IVs. This may come from work or by completing a program in nursing (minimum of LPN), Advanced EMT, Medical Assisting, or Phlebotomy. Proof of experience must be emailed to Cody Baird cody.baird@mtec.edu before being eligible to register.
How many days can I be absent while in this program?
You are not allowed absences due to the short timeline of the program. Any absences will lead to not completing the course with a certification.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Experience from work or education is sufficient. Phlebotomy experience must be emailed to course coordinator, Cody Baird. cody.baird@mtec.edu.
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
cody.baird@mtec.edu
