Vitamin Injections

Vitamin B12 is a man-made form of vitamin B12 known as Cyanocobalamin. Your body uses vitamin B-12 to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA and protein. B12 also helps metabolise fat and carbohydrates. Our body is unable to generate B12, but the vitamin is available from sources such as dairy, meat and fish. On our course you will learn both theory and practical aspects of B12 injections. The benefits are:- Speeds up metabolism Improves fatigue Improves well being & Protects the heart Helps mood and depression Learning Objectives Diseases and the immune system Viruses and bacteria How antivirals, antibiotics and vaccines work How vaccines provide individual and herd immunity Pernicious anaemia and how vitamin B12 injections work At risk groups and their eligibility for vaccines Communication: what advice to give to patients and families Administration of vaccines and injections Side effects, contraindications and precautions The anatomy of injection site Correct administration techniques for intramuscular, subcutaneous and intranasal vaccination Live Practical injection sessions Storage and handling of vaccine and correct waste disposal Allergy, anaphylaxis and adverse events Anaphylaxis management Legal, professional and indemnity requirements regarding administration Legal requirements regarding consent, documentation and confidentiality Competence: assessment, supervised practice and delegation Learning Outcomes Understand the need for accountability and responsibility in relation to role Demonstrate an understanding of safe practice Describe the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia Describe pernicious anaemia and its impact on patients Fully understand the principles, and practice B12 deficiency and B12 injections Understand the importance of safety issues related to giving injections Understand the law relating to role and function of the HCA and prescribing. Describe why patients require B12 injections Be able to correctly identify anatomical sites for injections Demonstrate correct administration techniques Demonstrate how to correctly dispose of waste Demonstrate correct infection control procedures and use of PPE Describe when patients require referral and understand the importance of referral using correct clinical pathways Demonstrate an understanding of anaphylaxis and emergency procedures Understand the need for correct prescribing procedures Be able to document consultations following your organisations procedure Insurers