Injection Techniques
This hands-on course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to administer both subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) injections safely and confidently. Delegates will explore relevant anatomy and physiology, injection sites, rationale for each route, preparation of equipment, and safe administration techniques. The session includes supervised practice using training equipment and competency forms for future workplace assessment. Suitable for nurses and senior care staff who administer injections as part of their role.
| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 1 Year | 3 Hours | Continuous | - | - |
- Welcome and introduction to course aims
- Skin anatomy and physiology overview
- Subcutaneous injections: sites, uses, and technique
- Intramuscular injections: sites, uses, and technique
- Injection equipment, volumes, and preparation
- Health and safety, including needle stick injury response
- Trainer demonstration and supervised practical session
- Questions, course evaluation, and distribution of competency forms
