A full-day CPD course covering the effects and benefits of vitamin D, how injectable vitamin D is administered, the regulations and safety protocols that apply, the anatomy and physiology relating to injections, and the record keeping you need — so you can administer vitamin D injections safely and effectively.
Who this course is for
- Prior qualifications in anatomy and physiology, together with some nutritional knowledge
- A minimum Level 3 or Level 4 Ofqual-regulated beauty qualification
Course structure
- Introduction to vitamin D injections — what vitamin D is, how injections work, dosage and methods, allergies, the difference between oral supplements and intramuscular injections, key benefits, compliance, prescription only medicines and contra-indications
- Anatomy and physiology — skin structure, anatomy of the injection sites, vitamin D in the body and the effects of injections
- Pharmacology of vitamin D — potential interactions, management of adverse reactions, medication and supplement interactions
- Health and safety legislation — regulations, sterilisation, sharps, bloodborne pathogens and infection control
- Preparation and safety protocols — administering the injection, technique, appropriate needle sizes and lengths, post-injection protocol
- Client aftercare and advice — post-injection care and follow up
- Documentation and record keeping — consultation and keeping legal records
- Treatment planning and promotional ideas
- Practical assessment and competency check
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Explain what vitamin D does in the body and how injectable vitamin D differs from oral supplementation
- Apply UK regulations, health and safety legislation and infection control to injectable practice
- Identify the anatomy of the injection sites and select the correct needle and technique
- Recognise contra-indications and interactions, and manage adverse reactions appropriately
- Deliver aftercare, plan treatment and keep legally sound client records
Duration and delivery
Eight hours, one full day.
Assessment and certification
Review questions throughout the course, followed by a practical and competency assessment. On successful completion you receive a CPD-accredited certificate.
Course credits
8 CPD credits.
Please confirm with your own insurer that this treatment is covered on your policy before you book.
