Programme Introduction
About this programme
👩⚕️ Nursing Practice
✅ Bedside Skills
📋 Case-Based Learning
Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is one of the most closely tracked healthcare-associated infections in critical care, arising when pathogens enter the bloodstream through a central venous catheter. Because central lines are used routinely in ICUs, oncology units, and long-term infusion therapy, even a small lapse in insertion technique or maintenance care can translate into a preventable, potentially life-threatening infection. This CME programme is built around the premise that CLABSI is largely avoidable when standardized, evidence-based practices are followed consistently by every member of the care team.
The programme walks learners through the full lifecycle of central line care — from the decision to insert a line and the maximal sterile barrier precautions required at insertion, through daily maintenance, dressing changes, hub disinfection, and the ongoing assessment of line necessity. It draws on established CLABSI prevention bundles and surveillance definitions used by infection prevention programmes worldwide, translating them into practical checklists and behaviours that clinical teams can apply at the bedside.
TerraLeap’s programme is designed for working clinicians rather than as an abstract policy exercise. Case-based scenarios walk learners through real insertion and maintenance decisions, common breaches in technique, and the early recognition of signs suggestive of catheter-related bloodstream infection, so that participants leave with habits they can put into practice on their very next shift.
Beyond individual technique, the programme also addresses the systems side of CLABSI prevention — surveillance data, audit and feedback, staff education, and multidisciplinary accountability — reflecting the reality that sustained reductions in CLABSI rates depend on both frontline skill and organizational commitment to infection prevention.
Bedside skill, clinical confidence — built for real nursing practice.
Programme Scope
What this programme covers
The curriculum spans insertion practice, daily maintenance, surveillance, and team-based accountability for central line care.
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CLABSI epidemiology
How central line infections arise, which patient groups carry the highest risk, and why CLABSI is treated as a preventable harm indicator.
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Insertion bundle & aseptic technique
Maximal sterile barrier precautions, skin antisepsis, and optimal site selection at the time of catheter placement.
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Dressing & hub care
Routine dressing changes, chlorhexidine-based site care, and disinfection of needleless connectors before each access.
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Daily line-necessity review
Structured rounds practice for asking whether a central line is still clinically required and prompt removal when it is not.
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Recognizing catheter-related infection
Clinical and laboratory clues that should prompt evaluation for bloodstream infection linked to a central line.
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Surveillance & audit
How CLABSI rates are tracked, reported, and fed back to units to sustain improvement over time.
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Team communication & escalation
Speaking up when a breach in technique is observed, and escalation pathways when infection is suspected.
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Patient & family education
Communicating line-care precautions to patients and families to reinforce safe practice outside direct staff supervision.
Learning Objectives
What you will achieve
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to translate CLABSI prevention evidence into consistent, day-to-day bedside practice.
The objectives below progress from foundational knowledge of CLABSI risk through to the practical skills and team behaviours that sustain low infection rates.
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Explain CLABSI epidemiology and identify the patient populations and catheter types associated with the greatest infection risk.
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Apply the central line insertion bundle, including maximal sterile barrier precautions and appropriate site selection.
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Perform correct maintenance care, covering dressing changes, hub disinfection, and line-access technique.
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Conduct daily necessity reviews to prompt timely removal of central lines that are no longer clinically required.
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Recognize early warning signs of catheter-related bloodstream infection and initiate a timely clinical response.
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Use surveillance data to monitor unit-level CLABSI rates and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Communicate infection-prevention expectations across nursing, medical, and infection prevention teams.
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Educate patients and families on the precautions that keep a central line safe between clinical encounters.
Target Audience
Who can enroll
This CLABSI prevention CME programme is designed for ICU nurses, vascular access specialists, and infection prevention teams who insert, maintain, or oversee central venous catheters in critically ill patients.
It also suits physicians and quality-improvement staff who want a structured refresher on CLABSI bundles and surveillance ahead of an audit, accreditation cycle, or unit-wide safety initiative.
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ICU and critical care nurses who insert-assist, dress, and maintain central venous catheters.
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Vascular access specialists responsible for line insertion and device selection.
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Physicians and advanced practice providers who place or manage central lines.
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Infection prevention and control practitioners who monitor and audit CLABSI rates.
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Quality improvement and patient safety professionals leading unit-level reduction initiatives.
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Nursing and clinical students preparing for critical care placements who want a strong grounding in line-care safety.
Programme Certification
Your certificate
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a digital certificate recognising your achievement and the competencies you have acquired throughout the course.
Certificates for TerraLeap programmes are issued and signed by authorised TerraLeap representatives. For programmes delivered in collaboration with universities, institutions, or industry organisations, certificates are jointly issued and co-signed by authorised representatives of both TerraLeap and the respective partner.
Each certificate carries a unique Certificate ID and QR code to enable instant authenticity verification — making it easy to share with employers, licensing bodies, or professional networks as evidence of your learning.
Note on scope. TerraLeap certificates confirm successful completion of the respective programme and recognise your professional development and continuing education. They do not constitute a professional licence or regulatory authorisation unless explicitly stated in the programme description.
TERRALEAP
Certificate ID
TL-2026-AB7K3X9P
Official
Seal
Certificate of Completion
Successfully Completed
Awarded in recognition of academic achievement
This is to certify that
XXXXX
has successfully completed the prescribed course of study, demonstrating commitment, diligence, and proficiency in
Infection Control: Prevention of Central Line- Associated Bloodstream
and is hereby awarded this certificate by TerraLeap, recognising the candidate's mastery of the syllabus and successful evaluation.