How do I get CVC Privileges?

Each learner needing CVC privileges must complete the required online modules via the UW Medicine LMS system prior to coming in to complete the simulation. These are administrered by the Office of Medical Staffing Affairs (OMSA). If you have questions about the modules, please contact OMSA directly at omsa@uw.edu.

Once the modules are complete, WISH encourages individuals in need of privilege testing to identify someone in their own department to serve as proctor. The proctor will be responsible for walking you through the testing checklist and ensuring that everything is done correctly.

Your proctor must meet the following criteria:

  1. From the same department as the individual in need of (re)testing.

  2. The proctor's own CVC privileges must be current.

  3. The proctor is of equal or higher training than the individual undergoing testing. For example, a fellow cannot serve as a proctor to an attending.

As soon as you are able to solidify a proctor, please email UWMC WISH (wishuwmc@uw.edu) or HMC WISH (wishhmc@uw.edu) to schedule a test time. Please note, WISH can only provide the CVC kit (with cap, gown, etc), the simulator, and a space for conducting the certification. We do not provide or find you an appropriate proctor from your department.

CVC Online Modules

The modules below are provided for informational use only. While they are identical to the modules used to establish privileges for practitioners via the UW Medicine LMS system, the modules below do not track progress or verify completion. Again, if you need to view the modules for CVC privileging, please go to the UW Medicine LMS system

CVC e-Modules (review only)