Injectable Therapies

This topic provides the knowledge and practical principles required to administer an injection safely and correctly, reducing the risk of injection-related harm.

Depending on your chosen CDEP level* this topic aims to support you:

Describe the effect of insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonists on glucose levels. 1 Describe the effect of insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonists on glucose levels. Core
Administer insulin and GLP-1 agonist injections competently using a safety-engineered device, where supported by local policy. 2 Administer insulin and GLP-1 agonist injections competently using a safety-engineered device, where supported by local policy. Core
Be aware of the local Sharps Disposal Policy as well as the European Directive on prevention from sharp injuries. 3 Be aware of the local Sharps Disposal Policy as well as the European Directive on prevention from sharp injuries. Core
Demonstrate and be able to teach the correct method of insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist self-administration. 4 Demonstrate and be able to teach the correct method of insulin or GLP-1 receptor agonist self-administration. Intermediate
Examine injection procedure and injection sites for detection of lipohypertrophy, and be able to give appropriate advice for resolving poor injection sites. 5 Examine injection procedure and injection sites for detection of lipohypertrophy, and be able to give appropriate advice for resolving poor injection sites. Intermediate

* CDEP levels are accumulative (e.g. topics completed at intermediate level will include both core and intermediate sections).