Back to the Beginning Series: Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injections

February 11, 2021 – February 11, 2022

Presented By:

Amy DiMaggio, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the activity the learner will be able to:

1. Define and describe rationales of using and identifying sites of administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
2. Verbalize patient education key points regarding intramuscular and subcutaneous injection and common drugs given by these techniques.
3. Identify special considerations to be taken for administering medications intramuscularly or subcutaneously.

Contact Hours

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hour.

To receive credit, the learner must view module, successfully pass knowledge assessment, and complete evaluation.
 

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.

The following information was provided:

Amy DiMaggio and the planning committee for this activity did not have any relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest.