Intramuscular (IM), and Subcutaneous (SC) Injection Course with Intranasal (IN)administration

This course is designed for FREC 4, EMTs, Paramedics, Advanced Paramedics,

AAPs, QQI Level 5 Health Care Assistants (HCAs), Pharmacists and Nurses. Other

Allied Health Care Professionals may apply on a case by case basis.

Location: Dublin, Ireland.

Course Duration: 1 Day in person training

Price: €99

CPC/CPD Points: 6 Points

About the Course:

This course covers the knowledge, skills, and safety considerations required to correctly administer an Intramuscular (IM) injection, subcutaneous (SC) injection and intranasal delivery using a Mucosal atomising device (MAD). This is a theory and practical based workshop that has been designed specifically for medical and healthcare professionals and has been developed in accordance with HSE guidelines and protocols.

Content:

  • Anatomy and Physiology for IM Injections, SC injections and MAD device.

  • Medical Terminology for IM injections, SC injections and MAD device.

  • Preferred Injection Sites.

  • Safety and Risk Factors.

  • Patient Interaction.

  • Equipment.

  • Techniques for Reducing Pain.

  • Proper techniques for Sterility and Asepsis.

  • The 7 Rights of Medication Administration.

  • Obtaining informed consent.

  • Medication administration documentation.

  • Practical Training such as perform IM, SC and mad device injection on a simulation device.