Syringe Driver Training


Essential training for all Nurses and Medical practitioners who use a syringe driver as part of their role.

The aim is to teach delegates the theoretical and practical skills required to safely and effectively use syringe drivers.

The course will teach delegates the importance of ensuring the machine is set up correctly before administering any medication through them.

Course topics

  • Understand what a syringe driver is.
  • Know why it might be prescribed.
  • Be aware of breakthrough pain, and how to alleviate it.
  • Know how to use a syringe driver.
  • Recognise the common alerts and alarms, and their meanings.
  • Awareness of common drugs used.

We offer bespoke syringe driver training based on your requirements. Please contact us on education@boltonhospice.org for more information.