Syringe Driver Awareness

Syringe Driver Awareness training is crucial for nurses and healthcare staff caring for patients – particularly those in palliative care or with chronic conditions requiring continuous medication. This training covers a range of topics associated with this form of medication delivery, including a practical workstation and simulated practical assessment.

  • Suitable for: Nurses and care staff

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual workshops

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

The Syringe Driver Awareness training course begins by introducing syringe drivers and their use in palliative care. Subsequently, the procedures for preparing the patient and driver, and for commencing the infusion, are outlined. Finally, a number of troubleshooting ideas and the practical application of syringe driver are presented. This clinical training course syllabus covers such topics as:

  • When to use a syringe driver and it’s benefit

  • The risk management issues and the limitations of certain devices

  • How to set up, prime and check the syringe driver is ready for use
  • Record keeping and documentation of syringe driver use
  • Demonstration of the safe administration of drugs via syringe driver devices within the scope of the relevant policy and guidelines

  • Applied practical workstation and simulated practical assessment

  • Ethical and legal responsibilities

Please note: For the practical element of this course to take place your specific equipment needs to be available on-site. A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs. 

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.