Subcutaneous Injection Technique
This course provides participants with the theoretical understanding and practical confidence to safely administer subcutaneous injections in a care setting. Aimed at nurses and senior care staff, it outlines professional responsibilities, relevant anatomy and physiology, appropriate medications, and hands-on technique. The course encourages participant discussion, group learning, and culminates in supervised practice using appropriate equipment. A competency form is provided for completion following workplace assessment.
| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 1 Year | 3 Hours | Continuous | - | - |
- Welcome, housekeeping and introductions
- Anatomy and physiology of the skin
- Common subcutaneous medicines and indications
- Rationale for using the subcutaneous route
- Equipment overview
- Safe volumes and injection sites
- Skin preparation principles
- Injection technique (step-by-step)
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Trainer demonstration of subcutaneous injection
- Supervised practice session
- Q&A, reflections and distribution of handouts
- Close and completion of evaluation and competency forms
