On-Line Education and Competency Verification

Leveraging Communication Technology

ACE by AVA was created to elevate patient care for vascular access procedures by providing evidence-based, best practice education and competency verification. Utilizing communication technology can now allows universal access to vascular access clinical experts.

AVA Launches ACE by AVA

An innovative competency verification method for vascular access

Patients, hospitals to benefit from educated, verified-competent providers of ultrasound guided PIV insertions

Sept. 16, 2021 (U.S.-based virtual organization) – The Association for Vascular Access (AVA) announced today its launch of ACE by AVA at the AVASM 2021 Virtual conference. ACE, which is short for Assessing Competency by Experts, is an innovative education, skills development and competency assessment method that ensures healthcare providers are competent in vascular access procedures and understand best practices. The ACE method is appropriate for novice to experienced healthcare providers in the nursing, medical, respiratory, and allied health professions. The first competency assessment offered is ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous vascular insertions (USGPIV). Competencies for other procedures will be introduced in 2022.

Vascular Access Procedures

Ultrasound Guided PIV Insertion

ACE by AVA

Education and Competency Validation

This on-line course provides fundamental education and content essential for all clinicians inserting ultrasound guided peripheral IVs, as it is segmented into 7 learning modules that will enable clinicians in provideing safe and efficient insertion. This on-line learning has been used in successfully training hundreds of new and experienced inserters throughout the United States.


The On-Line Didactic Course offers comprehensive information on patient assessment, the ultrasound machine, venous site and vascular device selection, aseptic technique, and, of course, the biomechanics of insertion, which uses human factors engineering to ensure best practice insertion techniques. Once this course is completed, a Knowledge Assessment Exam is provided and requires a passing score of 90%. Note that this online course is not sufficient in providing novice inserters safe and easy transition to clinical practice.

The Live-Streamed Skills Acquisition and Precepting Course is not mandatory for seasoned inserters, but offers real-time instruction and feedback for practicing skills under simulation and real workplace settings. This course should be seen as mandatory for novice inserters who want to become experts in this procedure.

Competency Validation may be completed when the Knowledge Assessment Exam has been successfully passed.

Pre-requisite: You must be competent in traditional PIV insertion prior to taking this class.

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Peripheral IV Insertion

Education and Competency Validation

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Why Choose Us?

  • Certification and Competency Program is 100% Online

  • All Faculty are actively practicing and have Advanced Certification (VA-BC)

  • Exams can be Taken Anytime, Anywhere

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or Your Money Back

FAQ

  • What happens if I fail a test?

    While all tests will provide unlimited attempts, if your score is low you might want to return to the instructional course to review provided content

  • How do I receive my competency validation?

    AVA will be sending competency validation once successful completion of both exams are confirmed

  • Will I have to take a skills tests?

    To receive your competency validation, two tests will be required to be successfully completed - the Knowledge Assessment Exam, and the Demonstration (Video) Exam.

  • How many times can I take a test?

    Unlimited attempts