Syringe Driver Online Training

£6.00

Course Description

This Syringe Driver Online Training module equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to use syringe drivers safely and effectively in clinical practice. It covers equipment handling, medication management, monitoring, and documentation, with a strong focus on legal, ethical, and safety responsibilities in end-of-life care contexts.

Course Summary

Duration: ~1 hour

Format: Online, self-paced

Certification: Certificate of Completion

CPD Points: 1 CPD point

Access: 6 months from purchase

This training supports professional development and ensures best practices in the use of syringe drivers across healthcare settings.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

Nurses and midwives

Palliative care and hospice staff

Community and district nurses

Healthcare assistants supporting medication delivery

Allied healthcare professionals involved in end-of-life care

Course Contents

Introduction to Syringe Drivers

Role and purpose in patient care

Equipment Overview

Components and functions

Setting up the device

Indications and Contraindications

Clinical scenarios for use

When syringe drivers are not appropriate

Medication Management

Safe preparation and administration

Compatibility and stability considerations

Monitoring and Documentation

Observing patient response

Accurate and timely record-keeping

Legal, Ethical, and Safety Considerations

Professional accountability

Compliance with guidelines and policies

End-of-Life Care Context

Supporting patient comfort

Communication with patients and families

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the role and purpose of syringe drivers.

Identify appropriate indications for their use.

Demonstrate safe and effective use of equipment.

Administer drugs safely via syringe drivers.

Manage insertion sites safely and effectively.

Monitor patients and document care accurately.

Apply legal and ethical principles in practice.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

Work within local policies and national guidelines.

Frameworks & Standards

This course aligns with:

NICE Guidelines: Care of dying adults in the last days of life (NG31)

NMC Code of Conduct (2018)

CQC Fundamental Standards of Care

National Palliative Care Standards

NMC CPD Requirements: 35 hours of CPD every 3 years (including 20 participatory hours)

£6.00

Syringe Driver Online Training

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