Description
This course is taught with the intent to provide healthcare providers with the proper guidelines for safe and effective administration of intramuscular (IM) injections. The participants will learn the theory behind proper technique, drug doses for various medications and the step-by-step procedure to administering injections
Course Overview
- safe procedure for Injection
- Identifying the location and muscles for Injection
- Performing infection control and asepsis during Injection procedure
- Occupational health hazards and appropriate precautions
- IM Injection-related anatomy and physiology
- Appropriate techniques of IM injections
- equipment and supplies
- Drug doses for various medications
- Medical Orders
- Patient’s Informed Consent & Documentation
- Dos and Don’ts of IM Injection procedure
- Complications in IM Injection and problem solving
A certification in Intramuscular injection is beneficial for healthcare professionals, and medical students as an added skill to any healthcare resume
This course can be combined with the IV Administration Course
Credential
A Course certificate is issued by the MTC
