SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTIONS

What is
Subcutaneous Injections?

This involves safely administering injections under the skin, including for insulin or other prescribed medications.

Skills

Knowledge

  • Follow procedures for medication preparation and injection

  • Identify appropriate injection sites and rotate as needed

  • Monitor for adverse reactions or infections

  • Support diabetes management and insulin administration

  • Dispose of sharps safely and document administration

  • Injection techniques and site hygiene

  • Signs of infection or incorrect dosage effects

  • Diabetes medication delivery methods (pen, syringe, pump)

  • Factors affecting glucose levels (food, illness, stress)

  • Emergency response to hypo/hyperglycaemia

Complex Bowel Care
Enternal Feeding Support
Dysphagia Support
Ventilator Support
Tracheostomy Support
Urinary Catheter Support
Complex Wound Care Support

DAILY PERSONAL ACTIVITIES ( HIGH INTENSITY)