Course Introduction

Covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms

Course Introduction

This course concentrates on B12 deficiency, symptoms, treatments and management.

The course covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia. This course is interactive and we include case studies and discuss issues regarding diagnostic testing.

We review inclusion and exclusion criteria and identification of appropriate clients. Delegates will get the opportunity to review practice with hands on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly. We will cover administration techniques, where to give the injections and record keeping / documentation. We will discuss role and responsibilities and contraindications and precautions. The delegates will leave this course with an example of an individual protocol of Patient Specific Direction (PSD) and a competence based framework document to be used in practice. This course is very interactive.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Understand the need for accountability and responsibility in relation to role development

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 procedures

COURSE CONTENTS

Role and responsibilities

Accountability guidelines and requirements

Pernicious anaemia

Blood- function

B12 Deficiency

Risk factors/groups

Causes of B12 deficiency

Diagnosis and reference ranges, testing

Protocols and guidelines

Factors affecting B12 diagnosis and treatment

Factors affecting absorption

B12 injections and common side effects

Could it be B12 Deficiency

Supplements

Side effects and management including ADR’s

Anaphylaxis

Contraindications and Precautions

Correct Administration and techniques including practical session

Injection sites

Legal Issues including consent

Prescribing and Patient Specific Directions

What to record

Storage

Disposal of injections/waste

Infection control

Needle stick injuries

Competence and supervised practice

Policies and procedures

Facts and Figures

Setting up and running a clinic

Insurance/indemnity

Research/evidence base and resources

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

HCAs

Nurses

Doctors

Pharmacists

Anyone interested in Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia and those working with clients with B12 deficiency

AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.

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