Syringe Pump Training - St Peter's Hospice

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Both the Syringe Pump Award (Introduction) and Syringe Pump Certificate (Advanced) are held at St Peter's Hospice, Brentry. We also offer bespoke Syringe Pump Training which can be delivered within your organisation (for up to 12 attendees).

Syringe Pump Award

This award is aimed at clinical staff with limited knowledge or experience of syringe pumps in practice. It offers an opportunity to develop or refresh knowledge and confidence in the use of syringe pumps in end of life care.

Course content

Indications for use of a syringe pump in end of life care
Practical demonstration and familiarisation of equipment including differences between syringe pumps
Simple conversions from oral to subcutaneous opioids

Available dates

Please contact us for availability education@stpetershospice.org

Syringe Pump Certificate

The Syringe Pump Certificate is aimed at clinical staff with extensive experience of syringe pumps in practice. It offers an opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of complex issues.

Course content

Complex management/troubleshooting
Pharmacology including drug combinations, compatibility and interactions
Practicalities of drug administration
Drug conversions and calculations

Available dates

Please contact us for availability education@stpetershospice.org

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