Administration of Drugs by Subcutaneous Injection

Offered By

NHS Health Education England

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30 minutes
 
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No download
 
English
 
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Certificate

Course Information

Purpose
Target Audience
Course Structure
Certificate
Prerequisites 
CPD

Why should I take this course?

This micro skills course from NHS Health Education England describes the use of subcutaneous (SC) injection as a route of drug delivery. It covers the reasons why it is used, the common types of drugs that can be given this way, practical aspects of giving a subcutaneous injection and adverse effects that might be encountered.

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Each participant receives a certificate upon course completion.

What you can expect

A 30 minute eLearning course containing interactive content and activities. 

This course is ideal for

All health professionals.
Overview

Here is what you will cover in
this course 

Describe the factors that make a drug suitable for subcutaneous administration

List examples of drugs that are commonly administered by the subcutaneous route

Explain how to administer a drug effectively by subcutaneous injection

Describe some of the adverse effects that may be associated with subcutaneous injections