Intramuscular (IM) Injections

To provide underpinning knowledge associated with best practice for performing safe and effective intramuscular injections, including a simulated practical experience in a controlled environment to assist the development of competent injecting skills.

To raise awareness of the legal implications of the NMC and organisational policies regarding the giving of injections and promote the safety and well-being of all patients who require intramuscular injections.

DESCRIPTION

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

Discuss legal and professional responsibilities associated with giving intramuscular injections within local and national guidance
Follow procedures for gaining consent and correct documentation
Describe relevant anatomy and give a rationale for site selection
List reasons why medications might be given by parenteral route
Understand the need to manage health and safety risk
Outline factors influencing choice of needles and syringes
Demonstrate the correct procedures for preparing medicines to be administered by intramuscular injection
Outline appropriate methods of communication and the correct positioning of patients maintaining privacy and dignity
Demonstrate practical ability in performing intramuscular injections including correct identification of site and procedures for minimising infection

Practitioners will be assessed by –