McKinley T34/BD BodyGuard T Syringe Pumps Update Training for Palliative Care

Appropriate for those:

• who have attended an evidence-based McKinley T34/BD BodyGuard T Syringe Pump training session within the last 3 years.
• who have completed formative and summative competence and have a copy of this signed and evidenced within your organisation.
• who have been setting up syringe pumps regularly and need an update as required by local policy.
• who have not been setting up syringe pumps regularly and require an update to increase confidence.
• who have current awareness of your organisation's guidelines and recent changes.

Course aims

• To refresh and increase competence and confidence in the safe use of syringe pumps.

Learning outcomes

• Review the use of syringe pumps including the benefits, operation of pumps and troubleshooting.
• Revise medication compatibility and conversions associated with oral and subcutaneous administration.
• Gain awareness of the ongoing MHRA and field safety notices that affect practice.
• Increase confidence and dexterity in handling syringe pumps.

Course dates