This short course will enable you to extend your scope of practice to include the use of injection therapy. This course is designed to enable you to develop an understanding of the key competencies relating to injection therapy including clinical knowledge, decision-making, pharmacology and the evidence base.
This module has been designed in collaboration with NHS and specialist practitioners.
Part A
On campus delivery topics
- Clinical knowledge: functional and surface anatomy
- Clinical decision-making: principles of assessment and diagnosis and evidence based
- Principles of pharmacology
- Practical application of injections for peripheral lesions
- Risks and benefits of injection therapy
- Communication, record keeping and medico-legal requirements.
Part B
Anatomy Lab
This will be a visit to an anatomy lab to practice needling technique on cadavers, as well as developing problem-solving skills.
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate refined knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy
- Critically evaluate the need for intervention with injection therapy, demonstrating clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills
- Discuss the contraindications for injection therapy
- Demonstrate and justify safe and effective aseptic techniques in the application of injection therapy
Course Dates
- Part A - 2, 3, & 4 April 2025 on campus.
- Part B - 25 April 2025 at Cadavers Lab, Dundee.
- Part C - 6 October 2025 final examination on campus, date to be confirmed.
Activity Summary
Part A: on campus
- Approximately 20 students per group
- 2.5 days on-campus with practical workshops and tutorials
Part B: anatomy lab
- Approximately 10 students per group
- Half day visit to practice needling cadavers and problem-solving
Intermodular work
- Complete a minimum of 10 supervised injections with log sheets
Part C: on campus final examination
- Online multiple-choice question examination
- Justified observed structured practical examination.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a written exam, portfolio and a practical skills assessment.
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This course is completed through independent study. It is expected that you will spend a minimum of 120 hours study over the duration of the module, including the preparation and submission of your assessment. Your academic tutor will be there to support you through the module..
Staff Delivering on This Course
This module has been developed by a team of academic and professional staff with extensive expertise in the role of injection therapy within healthcare practice settings.
Prospects
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- A minimum of three years post-registration experience.
- Provide evidence of current registration with the relevant UK professional body e.g. HCPC/GMC/NMC.
- Be practicing in a role, or imminently looking to move into a role, in which musculoskeletal injection could be used and be able to access the relevant medicines through a setting-appropriate lawful medicines framework in order to offer injection therapy.
- Written confirmation from an approved supervisor which should include a doctor and/or qualified injection practitioner to supervise a minimum of 10 injections in clinical practice.
For Academic Year 2025/2026
SCQF Level 11
- All students: 拢830
For Academic Year 2024/2025
SCQF Level 11
- UK/EU students: 拢830
- International students: 拢1,330
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
- Travel costs: Will vary depending on starting location but students will need travel to campus for Part A and C. Part B will be a half day visit to anatomy lab in Tayside.
- Students may wish to purchase textbook recommended in the indicative bibliography, approx. 拢45.
- The cost of other books that you may wish to purchase.
- Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
- Accommodation and living costs
- Printing
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information see:
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