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CALHN Nursing Education Courses

Long Acting Intramuscular Injection - Trainer / Refresher Workshop

Program Aim

To provide an opportunity for nursing staff to:

·        To ensure contemporary practice and maintain practice competency and currency.

·        To reinvigorate trainers to train and encourage the use of the Ventrogluteal and Vastus Lateralis.

          injection sites in preference to the Dorsogluteal site.

·        Network with other trainers from across the LHN Mental Health Clinical Programs.

·        Discuss practical use of injection sites in different MH settings.

·        Understand the current statistical data for injection sites used in their LHN.

·        Understanding the role of an assessor.

·        Refresh their LAI training techniques.

Eligibility / Entry Requirements

These sessions are open to anyone who is registered as a Long Acting Intramuscular Injection Trainer and has previously completed the LAI Trainers, training.

Dates, Times and Locations

Training to be conducted in the Administration & Learning Services Building, Glenside Health Services, all sessions scheduled 0800-1230.

20 February 2025

22 May 2025

24 July 2025

16 October 2025

Convenor

Lisa Wilton, ANC MH GP Shared Care.

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