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

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