SC (Subcutaneous) Injections

Please ensure that you have completed the Sharps Safety page in conjunction with this page. Note in particular the information and guidance around re-sheathing of sharps. 

Read the illustrated guide to subcutaneous injections on ClinicalSkills.net here: 

You will need to be logged into ClinicalSkills.net to use these pages: Go to ClinicalSkills.net, click login at the top, enter your user name and password. You must have set up your account to do this. For further information on how to login to your ClinicalSkills.net account please click here: How to Login to ClinicalSkills.net

Subcutaneous injection of insulin 

Subcutaneous injections (using a prefilled syringe with a non-detachable needle) 

Click on the button below to navigate to the 'Take a Test' area of ClinicalSkills.net. Please make sure you're logged into ClinicalSkills.net already, otherwise you may not be able to open and take the test. Once you have reached the 'Take a Test' area, select 'Local Tests' and then click on the test called 'Subcutaneous Injection' to begin. You will need to score 80% or more to pass. Make sure you've read the ClinicalSkills.net procedure thoroughly before taking the test as many of the answers will be found within there!

Subcutaneous injection OSCE guide

www.geekymedics.com/subcutaneous-sc-injection-osce-guide/ 

Date reviewed: 

Next review: August 2023