Advising on insulin needle selection and injection technique (RP July 2020)

Overview 

Designed to give an overview of the appropriate injection technique for insulin including selecting the correct needle, potential complications of incorrect insulin administration, and patient education.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, pharmacists should be able to:

1. Describe the appropriate injection technique for insulin.
2. Describe potential complications of incorrect insulin administration.
3. Educate patients on the proper use of insulin needles.

2016 Competency Standards:2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5.
Accreditation number: A2007RP1    Accreditation expires: 30/06/2022

This activity has been accredited for 1 hour of Group One CPD (or 1 CPD credit) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which may be converted to 1 hour of Group Two CPD (or 2.0 CPD credits) upon successful completion of the associated assessment activity.