Who is this for: Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau kaimahi (workers) who are required toaccess (insert a non-coring needle) and de-access (remove a non-coring needle) an Implanted Central Venous Device (ICVD) / Port-a-cath®.

About: The overall aim of this page is to record completion of the practical competency assessment: Implanted Central Venous Device (ICVD) / Port-a-cath® Access & De-access. On completion you will be able to access (insert a non-coring needle) and de-access (remove a non-coring needle) an Implanted Central Venous Device (ICVD) / Port-a-cath® Practical competency assessment is through observation and conversation with educator or clinical coach or other qualified assessor.