Download Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections

Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections
Course code: N/A
Level: 6
Semester: A/B/C
Credit: 10
Who should attend the course?
Where is the course taught and by whom? The course
The course is primarily designed for diagnostic and
therapeutic radiographers who administer intravenous
contrast agents as part of their work. Other suitably qualified
health care practitioners are also eligible.
is facilitated by Martin Vosper and will involve both University and
external lecturers. It normally takes place at the College Lane
Campus in Hatfield.
To be eligible for the course the participant must be working in
an environment where they will be undertaking intravenous
injections of contrast agents. It is essential that they are
assigned a named supervisor who will be responsible for their
clinical training.
Cost
This two day course is approved by the College of
Radiographers.
Course aims
The aim of this course is to help you develop the necessary
clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance of
intravenous administration of contrast agents.
£340 for Society of Radiographers members.
£350 for non-members
Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide postregistration education/CPD and training for its health
professionals. If you are an NHS employee contact the senior
manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in
your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be
supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
When does this course run?
This is a 2-day course that runs on:
Course content
There is a theoretical and practical component of the course.
The theoretical component will be via sessions within the
university environment that are undertaken via a variety of
mediums to include lectures, group work and practical
sessions.
Topics covered include:
o Anatomy and physiology
o Medico-legal issues
o Contrast agents and their physiological effects
o Emergency situations and “at risk” groups
o Injection Procedure
The practical component will be undertaken in the participants
working environment. They will be assigned a named
supervisor who will be responsible for their clinical training.
Assessment
Assessment involves satisfactory completion of an in course
test prior to clinical work and completion of a clinical portfolio.
Successful participants who are state registered with a
regulatory body such as the HCPC or NMC will normally
be eligible for The College of Radiographers Certificate in
Administering Intravenous Injections. Other successful
participants may receive a University certificate. The
course also attracts 10 credits at Level 6.
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15-16 March 2016 or
26-27 April 2016
15-16 June 2016
19-20 July 2016
Bespoke one-day IV courses
If your department would like 10 or more (max 20) staff to enrol
on the course we may be able to offer a one-day intense study
day at your own place of work. The one day courses are on
Saturdays only. Please note that the one day course permits
certification but not Level 6 credits for successful completers.
Please contact the Health CPD office for more details.
Course Enquiries
Louise Smith – Programme Leader
tel 01707 281030
[email protected]
Booking Enquiries
Health CPD Team
tel 01707 284956 fax 01707 285814
[email protected]
go.herts.ac.uk/cpdhealth