Nebuliser training: administering inhaled medicines via a nebuliser

Course overview

This is a practical course where delegates will have to put together and safely operate various designs of nebuliser. They will be assessed by one of our nurse / pharmacist trainers.

Aimed at

Care support workers and nurses

Format

Practical in-person workshop (max 12 delegates) run by one of our pharmacist / nurse trainers

Duration

3 hours (or shorter if staff are already medicines trained) – contact us to discuss.

Course mapping

Skills for Health CHS71: Help individuals to use nebulised medication safely and effectively.

Course price

Price on application

Course content

• How to connect up and operate a nebulizer
• When to use a mask vs mouthpiece
• How to add the medicine
• What monitoring does the individual need?
• Nebulisation time – how long should it be used for
• Side effects of nebulised medication
• Infection control issues precautions
• How to clean and store a nebuliser in line with
• How often to service a nebuliser
• When to seek further advice