Appropriate for those:
- Registered nurses who are new to McKinley T34/BD Bodyguard T Syringe Pumps and are not competent in their use.
- NB: Staff applying for this training should bring along a McKinley T34/BD Bodyguard T Syringe Pump from their organisation to the training session.
- The nurse needs to identify a practice assessor who is competent in McKinley T34/BD Bodyguard T Syringe Pumps who can assess and sign off competencies within 2 months of attendance of the training (NMC Code 2018).
Course aims
- To increase knowledge and understanding in the safe management of syringe pumps and practise setting up a pump in preparation for competency sign off.
Learning outcomes
- Outline relevant clinical guidelines associated with use of syringe pumps.
- Identify the risks and benefits involved with the use of a syringe pump.
- Gain an awareness of medication compatibility and conversions associated with oral to subcutaneous administration.
- Demonstrate and practise the safe use of syringe pumps.
Course dates
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Tuesday 18 November 2025 | 13:30 - 16:00 | Headway House, Crosby Way, Farnham, GU9 7XG |
| Tuesday 20 January 2026 | 13.30 - 16.00 | Headway House, Crosby Way, Farnham, GU9 7XG |
| Tuesday 24 March 2026 | 13.30 - 16.00 | The Hospice, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BL |
| Monday 18 May 2026 | 13.30 - 16.00 | The Hospice, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BL |
| Tuesday 14 July 2026 | 13.30 - 16.00 | The Hospice, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BL |
| Monday 07 September 2026 | 13.30 - 16.00 | The Hospice, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BL |
| Tuesday 17 November 2026 | 13.30 - 16.00 | The Hospice, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BL |