Syringe Driver Education training is available for Registered Nurses working in Care Homes and Care at Homes Services.
Education is available for Registered Nurses working across Lothian HSCPs who are required to use the Bodyguard T Syringe Driver
The Bodyguard T syringe Driver is used as a symptom control syringe pump device, replacing the the McKinley T34
Topics:
- Accountability
- Mechanics of Safe Use
- Clinical Indications and Pharmaceutical Aspects of Drugs commonly used in Syringe Driver Pumps
- Calculations
Structure of Education Session:
- Sessions are delivered by NHS Lothian Clinical Education Team
- Face to face practical learning and education session
- Full day in person study day
- There is a CALCULATIONS EXAM at the end of the session.
Dates and Booking Instructions:
Dates of all education sessions can be found on the Clinical Education Team Pages, along with booking instructions.
Please note that there are different booking processes, depending on your employer:
For NHS Staff please book via eESS.
For other staff, who do not use NHS eESS:
Please download and complete the booking form – one form per person please: Then return completed form by email to: loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot .
NHS Lothian will carry out its educational functions in a way that is inclusive to all learners. We strive to minimise any barriers to learning. If a course attendee requires additional support, please contact the Course Administrator at loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot
Assessment of Competency
Depending on training and/or skill to be undertaken there may be a requirement for assessment of workers’ competency.
Competency assessment promotes safe working practice and supports individuals to get the right care, at the right time, in the right place by appropriately trained and competent staff.
More information and guidance on how to assess competency across the health and social care partnerships can be found on the Enabling Competency Assessment Across Health and Social Care in the Lothians page
This education package is only one of many offered to those working in care homes and care at home services across the Lothians.
To discover others and find out more information please use the Education and Training Directory
