Syringe Pump Training – Part 1 – Theory. This three hour session looks at the fundamentals of symptom control with syringe pumps in palliative care practice. You will need to have participated in this session to be able to progress to Part 2.
Syringe Pump Training – Part 2 – Practice. This three hour session builds on the knowledge gained from Part 1 and looks at the practical side of syringe pump use. You will need to have completed Part 1 before attending this session.
Suitable for doctors, registered nurses and health care professionals
Syringe Pump Training – Part 1 – Theory. Learning Objectives:
- Clinical indications for using a syringe pump.
- Identifying red flags.
- Symptoms palliated with syringe pump medications.
- Commonly used syringe pump medications, conversion calculations, normal doses and rationale for use.
Syringe Pump Training – Part 2 – Practice. Learning Objectives:
- Using the T34 McKinley Syringe Pump in practice – setting up, monitoring, trouble shooting.
- Case study workshop – applying knowledge gained to practice through case study scenarios.
Training is all day, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.
Dates available:
- 8th February 2024 – The Development and Training Centre, St Helena Hospice, Colchester
- 5th March 2024 – The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LX
- 16th April 2024 – The Development and Training Centre, St Helena Hospice, Colchester
- 7th May 2024 – The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LX
- 5th June 2024 – The Development and Training Centre, St Helena Hospice, Colchester
- 19th July 2024 – The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8L
- 16th September 2024 – The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8L
- 24th October 2024 – The Development and Training Centre, St Helena Hospice, Colchester
- 6th December 2024 – The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8L
Tickets are £75.00 plus VAT – if you require an invoice use coupon code ‘invoice’.
It is important for Hospice Education that we are able to include everyone with different backgrounds and make the education experience accessible for all. If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made please email education@stelizabethhospice.org.uk in advance of attending the training.
Any other queries should also be directed to the email address above.