Intravenous Administration of Medications (Adult)

Purpose

To develop the necessary knowledge to subsequently develop competence to safely and effectively administer intravenous medications.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of professional accountability and the registrant’s role in the safe administration of intravenous (IV) medications.
• Explain key pharmacological principles relevant to IV therapy and identify potential complications associated with IV medication administration.
• Apply the fundamental principles of safe preparation and administration of IV medications, recognising how human factors influence practice and contribute to medication errors.
• Accurately calculate IV medication dosages and infusion rates using standard formulae to support safe and effective clinical decision-making.

Audience

Registered nurse, Registered Midwife. Not suitable for Paediatric Nurses.

Method

Online or face to face delivery

One day workshop with a combination of teacher input and interactive participation.

To complete this programme online you must join using a device which has a functioning camera and microphone.

Supervised Practice

Following this theoretical component, the participant must engage with an appropriate skilled practitioner in their clinical area, to further develop a greater knowledge and understanding of this person-centred care activity. This will involve supervised practice which should be completed within 12 weeks to consolidate learning and application to practice. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to complete this activity and to confirm completion with their line manager.

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