Syringe Driver Training

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About Course

Syringe Driver Training is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely use syringe drivers for the administration of medication. The course provides an understanding of the device’s functioning, best practices for its use, potential complications, and how to manage care for patients requiring syringe driver treatment.

 

What Will You Learn?

  • The purpose and functionality of syringe drivers in delivering medication.
  • The types of medications typically administered using a syringe driver.
  • How to properly set up, use, and maintain a syringe driver.
  • Recognising and managing complications associated with syringe drivers.
  • How to provide ongoing monitoring and assessment for patients receiving syringe driver treatments.

Material Includes

  • Syringe Driver Device Guidebook and Operation Manual.
  • Practical training resources and syringe driver models for hands-on learning.
  • Certificate of Completion, valid for 3 years.

Requirements

  • Comfortable clothing for practical demonstrations and handling syringe drivers.
  • Prior knowledge of medication administration or an understanding of basic healthcare procedures is recommended, but not essential.

Audience

  • Nurses and healthcare assistants involved in the administration of medication, particularly in palliative and end-of-life care settings.
  • Care home staff, hospice workers, and healthcare practitioners in community healthcare teams.
  • Pharmacists and professionals involved in medication management.

Course Content

Session 1: Introduction to Syringe Drivers

  • What is a syringe driver?
  • Indications and benefits of using a syringe driver for medication administration.
  • How syringe drivers work and the types of pumps available.
  • Common medications administered via syringe driver.

Session 2: Syringe Driver Setup and Operation

Session 3: Monitoring and Management of Patients

Session 4: Emergency Procedures and Best Practices

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