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Subcutaneous Injections (EP-406)


Description
This module has been developed to ensure that workers understand their responsibility to provide appropriate subcutaneous injections with consideration to participant's privacy, dignity and personal safety.

This module will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

Note: This course does not replace the need for a support worker's competency to be assessed by an appropriately qualified practitioner
Content
  • Introduction
  • Definitions
  • What are subcutaneous injections?
  • Subcutaneous Injections
  • NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators
  • High intensity support activity – Subcutaneous Injections
  • Required knowledge: Subcutaneous Injections
  • Variable dose context
  • The 5 Rights of Medication
  • Complications: Subcutaneous Injections
  • Assessment, training and managing waste
  • Risk Management
  • Subcutaneous Injections Training& Assessment Plan.docx
  • Subcutaneous Injection Flow Chart.pdf
  • Disclaimer
  • Test your knowledge: Subcutaneous Injections
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 1 year