Course Aims
To provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to safely and competently administration of subcutaneous injections.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why you would administer a medication via an injection.
- Outline the pre-administration skin checks that must be made before any injection is given.
- Discuss the disadvantages of injections.
- Explain the different sites for subcutaneous injections and the rationale for rotation of subcutaneous injection site.
- Explain the rationale for pinching skin into a fold for subcutaneous injection administration.
- Describe infection prevention and control relating to hand hygiene, disposal of sharps and appropriate use of PPE.
- Outline the procedure following a needlestick injury.
- Demonstrate safe and competent practice when administering subcutaneous injections (pre-filled syringes only), as directed by the residents medication/MAR chart.
- Demonstrate ability to select appropriate sites to administer subcutaneous injections.
- Recognise when to escalate concerns.