Certification of Competence in Administering Intravenous Injections for Radiographers

This course is aimed at registered / practising radiographers who wish to develop skills in intravenous injection. This course is designed to enable practitioners to gain accreditation for intravenous injection skills and to be able to practice safely within a written scheme of work.

The course addresses the key theoretical components essential to the administering of intravenous injections and practical sessions under the supervision of an experienced trainer and is delivered over a six month period with an initial one day of contact at the university. This is then followed by clinical practice within the radiographers’ department whereby practical requirements are undertaken. Here they will complete a clinical log book under the supervision of a named mentor/supervisor. The written examination and completion of the clinical log book must be completed within the six month period. 

The course is available to all practising radiographers (both diagnostic and therapeutic) who are HCPC registered. Applicants are required submit evidence of approval for clinical practice and supervision from their line manager/clinical director and a named supervisor at application.  

This course is designed to enable practitioners to gain accreditation for intravenous injection skills and to be able to practice safely within a written scheme of work. The course addresses the key theoretical components essential to the administering of intravenous injections and practical sessions under the supervision of an experienced trainer. 

Assessment

Students are given a formal logbook and are required to carry out 5 assisted/demonstrated injections, 10 supervised/minor assistance injections and 20 supervised injections with no assistance.

Following completion of parts 1 and 2 you will be invited back to the University for one half day for a written assessment of the theoretical component of the course within 6 months of the study day.

You will receive a certificate from the College of Radiographers.

This course is delivered through the an online learning resource, with online study materials to guide you through the appropriate topics, as well as providing links to other resources.