Level 1 · Foundation Session
VCA Level 1: The Method
Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Apache Junction, AZ
Who This Is For
Built for RNs, EMTs, paramedics, and LVNs who want to stop dreading difficult sticks. Whether you're new to IV access or just never got enough reps in school, this class meets you where you are. No prior IV training required. Just a license and willingness to practice.
Class Details
- Date
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Instructor
- Tora Gerrick
- Ten years as a paramedic in Pinal and Maricopa counties. Ran a birthing center in Alaska. Midwifery degree from Frontier Nursing University. Tora has started more IVs in worse conditions than most people will see in a career.
- Availability
- 9 of 10 spots remaining
After One Day, You'll Be Able To
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Land your first 10+ supervised IV sticks on live patients
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Read veins by sight and touch, then pick the right one every time
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Walk into your next shift and nail sticks you used to miss
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Earn a certificate of completion accepted by most employers
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Keep practicing at home with optional take-home kit
What Your Day Looks Like
9:00 AM
Welcome + vein anatomy refresher
10:00 AM
Technique demo: tourniquet, palpation, angle of entry
11:00 AM
Guided practice on simulation arms
12:00 PM
Lunch break
1:00 PM
Live patient practice with supervised 1-on-1 reps
4:00 PM
Final reps, troubleshooting clinic, Q&A
5:00 PM
Certificates awarded
What Graduates Say
The 1:1 instruction made all the difference. In my EMT program, I got maybe 3 live sticks total. At VeinCraft, I lost count. By the end of the day, I felt like I had been starting IVs for years. The psychology component was something I never expected but desperately needed.
Marcus J., Paramedic
I started my mobile IV business right after Level 2. Haven't missed a stick in my first 40 clients. That confidence is priceless. VeinCraft didn't just teach me technique, they taught me how to think about every stick before I make it.
Lisa T., RN
Common Questions
- What if I've never started an IV before?
- That's exactly who Level 1 is for. Most students arrive with minimal or zero live-stick experience. We start with anatomy and technique fundamentals before moving to live patients.
- What do I need to bring?
- Just your clinical license (or student ID if enrolled in a program) and comfortable clothes. We provide all supplies, equipment, and training materials.
- Can I get a refund if something comes up?
- Full refund up to 48 hours before class. Within 48 hours, we'll move you to the next available session at no charge.
- Is parking included?
- Yes, free parking at the venue. Directions come in your confirmation email.
Per Student
$199.00
8 hours of live training
9 of 10 spots remaining
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