Introduction to intravenous (IV) fluids

Introduction to intravenous (IV) fluids

National

Intravenous fluids are commonly used in patient care during hospitalisation.  This online learning course will cover electrolytes and body fluids, and the foundational principles of electrolyte and fluid replacement. 

Topics include: sodium, calcium, potassium, phosphate and magnesium electrolyte management and dose calculations, interpretating associated laboratory results, maintenance hydration and fluid resuscitation, administration and compatibility. 

Self-guided case study sessions provide opportunity to apply learnings to real-world case examples. 

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$430

All registration rates include GST. 

Please note: All participants will have 6 months access to the learning package from your date of first enrolment into the page.  Enrolment details are provided on receipt of payment.

All content included in the Introduction to Intravenous Fluids is the intellectual property of AdPha and cannot be copied or shared.

View the online learning course outline HERE.

This activity has been accredited for 2.5 hours of Group-1 CPD and 6 hours of Group-2 CPD (for a total of 14.5 CPD credits), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.

The accreditation number is S2024/46.

The program addresses pharmacist competency standards, including:

  • Standard 1.1.2 Uphold the professional role of a pharmacist
  • Standard 1.5.1 Apply expert knowledge and skills
  • Standard 1.5.2 Use reasoning and judgement
  • Standard 1.6.2 Monitor and respond to sources of risk
  • Standard 2.4.1 Analyse the problem or issue to be addressed and the possible solutions
  • Standard 3.1.2 Assess medication management practices and needs
  • Standard 3.1.3 Collaborate to develop a medication management strategy or plan
  • Standard 3.2.1 Administer medicines
  • Standard 3.2.3 Dispense medicines (including compounded medicines) in consultation with the patient and/or prescriber
  • Standard 3.2.4 Prescribe medicines
  • Standard 3.3.1 Undertake a clinical review
  • Standard 3.3.2 Apply clinical review findings to improve health outcomes
  • Standard 3.3.3 Document clinical review findings and changes in medication management
  • Standard 3.4.1 Determine the required formulation
  • Standard 3.4.2 Confirm the availability of suitable resources
  • Standard 3.4.3 Apply risk management strategies
  • Standard 5.2.3 Undertake critical evaluation activities
  • Standard 5.3.1 Identify information needs and resource requirements
  • Standard 5.3.3 Apply research evidence into practice

(National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016)

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All registration rates include GST

Cancellation policy

  • Membership rate is only applicable if you are a member at the time of the seminar. Should your membership lapse, or if you resign you will be invoiced for the difference in registration.
  • Cancellations must be made in writing.
  • Cancellations received before 6 weeks prior to the event will receive a full refund. Non-members will be charged a $50 handling fee.
  • Cancellations received between 6 weeks and 1 week prior to the event will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
  • Cancellations received less than a week prior to the event will NOT be refunded.
  • AdPha reserve the right to cancel a seminar or make changes to the program
  • If AdPha cancels or defers the event you will receive 100% of the registration fee but AdPha bears no responsibility for any costs incurred  (such as flights, accommodation, travel or expenses) or loss of income.
  • It is recommended that participants obtain adequate insurance cover for travel and accommodation.
  • Transfer of registration – as an alternative to cancellation your registration may be transferred to another member of your organisation or another event (if the chosen seminar is a higher cost you will be subject to further charges). A request MUST be made in writing to the Federal Secretariat prior to the event.
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  • For special accessibility requirements for in-person events please complete the relevant section when registering online and this information will be forwarded to third parties.

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  • Whilst every care is taken to notify venues of dietary requirements, AdPha cannot guarantee completely allergy free meals, nor be held responsible for any adverse reaction. Any registrant who has notified AdPha of a dietary requirement should make themselves known to the seminar coordinator and/or venue staff upon their arrival.
  • Some dietary requirements such as Kosher meals may incur an additional cost which is the responsilbility of the delegate. AdPha will notify you in advance.

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