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Intramuscular injection technique – Vaccine administration self-directed education pack

Course Description

This programme is for all Healthcare Practitioners band 3 and above and aims to provide the Healthcare Practitioner with the knowledge required to safely and competently perform intramuscular injection for vaccine administration.

The Intramuscular Injection Technique – Vaccine administration self-directed education pack is designed to support healthcare practitioners in their study, enabling them to work at their own pace, learning and increasing their knowledge of vaccination with particular reference to the administration of an intramuscular injection. To support further learning, activities are included throughout the workbook to encourage reflection, clinical decision making and develop upon observational and cognitive skills.

It may be appropriate following a patient assessment having been undertaken by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner for the intramuscular injection technique for vaccine administration to be delegated to a HealthCare Support Worker (HCSW) who has successfully completed the relevant aspects of an NHS Fife approved training programme.

Prior requirements

In addition to the course prior requirements (pre-requisites) listed opposite the following must also be completed:

  • NHS Fife: Patient Group Direction PGD eLearning module 
  • Level 2 Adult resuscitation or equivalent within the last 12 months

The self declaration form process must be followed for this course.

Course booking

Fife.practiceprofessionaldevelopment@nhs.scot

Course category

Document

Practice Development (clinical skills)

Who is this course for?

  • Registered Nurses/Midwives/HCSW (Band 3 or above)

Band

  • Band 3
  • Band 4
  • Band 5
  • Band 6
  • Band 7
  • Band 8

Course prior requirements

  • Why Infection Prevention and Control Matters
  • Breaking the Chain of Infection
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Safe Disposal of waste (including sharps)
  • Prevention and Management of Occupational Exposure
  • NHS Fife: Anaphylaxis for Healthcare Practitioner’s eLearning module
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