Intravenous Drug Administration and Therapy
M&K Update Ltd
Delivery Method: Blended For nurses and allied health professionals who are responsible for the administration of intravenous (IV) drugs and therapy. Logically presented from anatomy and physiology, procedure and safe maintenance of the line set against the care and management of the patient.
COURSE CONTENT
- Applied anatomy and physiology
- Calculation workshop and test
- Indications and contra-indications
- Legal and professional considerations
- Aseptic non-touch technique and infection control
- Setting up and maintenance of line patency
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Drawing up and safe administration
- Pharmacology and how the drugs work
- Pharmacology: modes of administration; drug interactions; displacement values; half lives
- Hazards of intravenous therapy
- Maintaining accurate fluid balance records
- Legal and professional responsibility
AIMS / OUTCOMES
- Understand the benefits of and be alert to and understand the dangers and complications of IV drug administration and therapy
Dates available on arrangement
M&K Update Ltd can also create this course for you on arrangement at your workplace.
Inhouse training (at your location) for groups, our fees are per course and we stipulate a course maximum capacity (there is no minimum number)
£170.00 (inc VAT)
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