The course is primarily designed for diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers who administer intravenous substances including contrast agents as part of their work.  Other suitably qualified health care practitioners are also eligible.

This course is approved by the College of Radiographers.

The first day of the course will be an introductory session and welcome to the course via narrated PowerPoint which is supported by drop in sessions and email communication.  During this, we will introduce the method of delivery, talk you through all elements of the course and explain the assessment and portfolio to you. This is to be completed in your own time.

Following on from this, you will attend the university campus for 1 day to complete the teaching elements of the course. This will include participating in discussion groups, to consolidate what you have been learning from the remote resources, undertaking the practical IV cannulation training and completing a 1-hour exam in a computer room. Cannulation practice in your departments cannot commence until practical training and the written assessment have been successfully completed.  Guidance relating to social distancing and the use of PPE will be adhered to strictly.    

There is a theoretical and practical component of the course. 

The theoretical component will be via sessions within the university environment that are 

undertaken via a variety of mediums to include lectures, group work and practical sessions.

Topics covered include:

o     Anatomy and physiology

o     Medico-legal issues

o     Contrast agents and their physiological effects

o     Emergency situations and “at risk” groups

o     Injection Procedure

The practical component will be undertaken in the participants working environment.  

They will be assigned a named supervisor who will be responsible for their clinical training.

To be eligible for the course the participant must be working in an environment where they will be undertaking intravenous injections of substances. It is essential that they are assigned a named supervisor who will be responsible for their clinical training.

Please ensure you download and complete the attached COR form which can be located in the download box on the right-hand side of this page.  Your application will not be processed without this.

To be eligible for the course the participant must be working in an environment where they will be undertaking intravenous injections of substances. It is essential that they are assigned a named supervisor who will be responsible for their clinical training.

Assessment involves satisfactory completion of an in course test prior to clinical work and completion of a clinical portfolio.

Successful participants who are state registered with a regulatory body such as the HCPC or NMC will normally be eligible for The College of Radiographers Certificate in Administering Intravenous Injections.