Safe Injection Technique
Aim
To enable students to develop confidence and knowledge about the administration of injections via three routes in simulation.
Learning outcomes
By the end of session students will be able to:
• Select the appropriate injection sites for intradermal (ID), subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) injections
• Choose the correct equipment for administering injections
• Prepare and check medication correctly
• Describe how to obtain informed consent
• Discuss the rationale for infection control procedures
• Demonstrate intradermal injection technique
• Demonstrate subcutaneous injection technique
• Demonstrate intramuscular injection technique
• Explain how to prevent needle stick injury