Subcutaneous Injections

Are you preparing to support someone with subcutaneous injections? This safety-first, practical course gives you the essential knowledge foundation you need before undertaking hands-on training and clinical competency assessment. You’ll discover what subcutaneous injections are, why precision is critical, and how to recognise and respond safely to risks, side effects, and adverse reactions. Grounded in the NDIS High-Intensity Support Standards, this course covers the ‘rights’ of medication administration, infection and sharps control, documentation standards, and your professional boundaries—ensuring you know exactly when to escalate and why it’s always ‘right person, right dose, right site, right record.’ Please note: This course covers essential theory only—hands-on clinical training, workplace competency assessment, and delegation are required before administering subcutaneous injections.