Subcutaneous Hydration Competency-based Training

Course aims

• Discuss the role of the safe management of subcutaneous hydration in the community and community hospital settings.
• Guidance to underpin assessment and competence for the procedure.

Learning outcomes

• Define hypodermoclysis and indications of use.
• Illustrate how to calculate and set up an infusion.
• Have an understanding of safe monitoring process and potential contra-indications.
• Distinguish roles, responsibilities and expectations of the healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate aspects of communication, assessment and preparation.

Pre-course work

Please ensure you have a device with a camera/audio and you have Microsoft Teams downloaded onto your device prior to the session.

Course dates