Intramuscular Injections

Course summary

This learning provides the underpinning knowledge and principles required in order to administer a dose of medicine given into a muscle of a specific site.

Applicable audience	This learning is suitable for learners who are registered or non-registered who are required to administer intramuscular injections as part of their role.
Pre-requisites	Learners must be familiar with their own organisation’s policies including Medicines Management policies. Attendees require a mentor in-practice, to sign off a competency document.
Delivery method	This learning is delivered by a virtual classroom.
Duration	This learning will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Materials and resources required	Learners should have access to a computer with an internet connection and Microsoft Teams. A competency document will be provided.
Refresher	This learning should be completed as required.
Minimum/maximum learner numbers	A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 learners are required for this learning.

The aim of this learning is to provide the knowledge to underpin the practice of doing a intramuscular injection and understand the skill of intramuscular site selection, equipment used, injection technique and management of complications.