
Nurse Training - IV Iron
Program Overview
The Nurse Education & Training for IV Iron Infusions in IDA (NET) is an interactive learning program designed by nurses, for nurses, meant to stimulate clinical reflection through the sharing of evidence-based best practices. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their learning and seek additional support through our ‘ask the expert’ functionality.
This program has been accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and has been through rigorous quality assessment to achieve nationwide recognition. Completing the modules will earn 3 CNA credits towards your continuing professional development.
Program Modules
This program, consisting of 3 modules, has been designed to provide information for nurses on Iron Deficiency (ID) and Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), including causes/people at risk of, clinical signs & symptoms, common laboratory tests, treatment of ID/IDA, administering Intravenous (IV) Iron, and managing infusion reactions.
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Module 1: Pathophysiology of ID and IDA
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Module 2: Treatment Options for IDA
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Module 3: Administration and Management of IV Iron for IDA

Scientific Planning Committee
Michelle Sholzberg, MDCM, MSc, FRCPC
Toronto, ON (co-chair)
Shamshah Aratia, NP
Toronto, ON (co-chair)
Anne Bialachowski, BN, MS
Hamilton, ON
Wendy Lim, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Hamilton, ON
Alana Bourke, RPhT
Scarborough, ON
Patricia Robitaille, RN, MSc
Longueuil, QC
Noah Ivers, MD, PhD, CCFP
Toronto, ON
Becky Rock, RN
Calgary, AB
Corrina Johnstone, BScN
Regina, SK
Lindsay Tascona, BScN
Halifax, NS
Andrea Lausman, MD, FRCSC
Toronto, ON