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Introduction: Invasive lines are used frequently in patients with haemostatic defects, often without any attempt to correct the abnormalities. Indwelling urinary catheters, Dialysis catheter, central venouscatheterisfrequently used in critical care units in intensive care units. It is important to care for all invasive lines to prevent further complication or lead to secondarydiagnosis.2Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding care of invasive lines among UG students.Methods:The study adopted survey method design to collect data from 32 participants. Convenient sampling method was used, semi structured questionnaires used to collect data. Data was analysed by using measurements of unilabiate and bivariate descriptive statistics. Results: The result showed that majority (68.75%) of students belong to the average knowledge regarding care of invasive lines and (21.87 %) had good knowledge regarding care of invasive lines. None of students had an excellent knowledge regarding invasive lines. Conclusion:Therefore, knowledge of invasive lines and care about knowledge is important in playing major role in prevention of septic shock and prevention of hospital acquired infection (HAI) and reduce the risk of infection.