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B12 and Pernicious Anaemia Course

​"The research that went into the course is phenomenal and such a wealth of knowledge.

Very very informative."
 

Agnes McKearney
B12 and Pernicious Anaemia Training Webinar Attendee

B12 and Pernicious Anaemia Training Annie Barr Training

B12 Course Information

This course concentrates on B12 deficiency, symptoms, treatments and management.

The course covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms of  pernicious anaemia.  

 

This course is interactive and we include case studies and discuss issues regarding diagnostic testing. 

​​We review inclusion and exclusion criteria and identification of appropriate clients. Delegates will get the opportunity to review practice with hands on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly. We will cover administration techniques, where to give the injections and record keeping / documentation. We will discuss role and responsibilities and contraindications and precautions. The delegates will leave this course with an example of an individual protocol of Patient Specific Direction (PSD) and a competence based framework document to be used in practice. This course is  very interactive.

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Aims and Objectives

  • Understand the need for accountability and responsibility in relation to role development

  • Demonstrate an understanding of safe practice

  • Describe the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia

  • Describe pernicious anaemia and its impact on patients

  • Fully understand the principles, and practice B12 deficiency and B12 injections

  • Understand the importance of safety issues related to giving injections

  • Understand the law relating to role and function of the HCA and prescribing.

  • Describe why patients require B12 injections

  • Be able to correctly identify anatomical sites for injections

  • Demonstrate correct administration techniques

  • Demonstrate how to correctly dispose of waste

  • Demonstrate correct infection control procedures and use of PPE

  • Describe when patients require referral and understand the importance of referral using correct clinical pathways

  • Demonstrate an understanding of anaphylaxis and emergency procedures

  • Understand the need for correct prescribing procedures

  • Be able to document consultations following your organisations procedures

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Course Contents

  • Role and responsibilities

  • Accountability guidelines and requirements

  • Pernicious anaemia

  • Blood- function

  • B12 Deficiency

  • Risk factors/groups

  • Causes of B12 deficiency

  • Diagnosis and reference ranges, testing

  • Protocols and guidelines

  • Factors affecting B12 diagnosis and treatment

  • Factors affecting absorption

  • B12 injections and common side effects

  • Could it be B12 Deficiency

  • Supplements

  • Side effects and management including ADR’s

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Contraindications and Precautions

  • Correct Administration and techniques including a practical session

  • Injection sites

  • Legal Issues including consent

  • Prescribing

  • Patient-Specific Directions

  • What to record

  • Storage

  • Disposal of injections/waste

  • Infection control

  • Needlestick injuries

  • Competence and supervised practice

  • Policies and procedures

  • Facts and Figures

  • Setting up and running a clinic

  • Insurance/Indemnity

  • Research/evidence base and resources

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Who should attend this course?

  • HCAs

  • Nurses

  • Doctors

  • Pharmacists

  • Anyone interested in Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia and those working with clients with B12 deficiency

Frequently Asked Questions about the B12 and Percicious Anaemia Course

 

1. What does the B12 course cover?

The B12 course concentrates on B12 deficiency, symptoms, treatments and management. It covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management, including the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia.

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The course also covers diagnostic testing, reference ranges, risk factors and groups, causes of B12 deficiency, factors affecting absorption, protocols and guidelines, supplements, B12 injections and common side effects.

 

2. Who should attend the B12 course?

The course is suitable for HCAs, nurses, doctors and pharmacists. It is also for anyone interested in Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia, as well as those working with clients with B12 deficiency.

 

3. Does the course include practical B12 injection training?

Yes. Delegates have the opportunity to review practice with hands-on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly.

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The course covers correct administration techniques, anatomical injection sites, infection control procedures, the use of PPE, correct disposal of injections and waste, and needlestick injuries. It also covers the importance of safety when giving injections.

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4. Does the course cover B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia?

Yes. The course covers B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia, including signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors and groups, diagnosis, treatment and management.

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Delegates will learn about pernicious anaemia and its impact on patients, why patients require B12 injections, and factors that can affect B12 diagnosis, treatment and absorption.

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5. Does the B12 course cover diagnosis, testing and reference ranges?

Yes. The course covers diagnosis, reference ranges and testing for B12 deficiency. It also discusses issues regarding diagnostic testing and includes interactive case studies.

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Delegates will review factors affecting B12 diagnosis and treatment, protocols and guidelines, and research, evidence base and resources.

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6. Does the course cover B12 injection safety, side effects and anaphylaxis?

Yes. Safety issues related to giving injections form part of the course. Topics include B12 injections and common side effects, side effects and management including ADRs, contraindications and precautions, anaphylaxis and emergency procedures.

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The course also covers infection control, PPE, storage, disposal of injections and waste, and needlestick injuries.

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7. Does the course cover prescribing, Patient-Specific Directions and record keeping?

Yes. The course covers prescribing, Patient-Specific Directions, legal issues including consent, role and responsibilities, accountability guidelines and requirements, and what to record. 

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Delegates will leave the course with an example of an individual protocol of Patient Specific Direction (PSD) and a competence-based framework document to be used in practice. The course also covers documenting consultations following your organisation's procedures.

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8. Does the B12 course cover setting up and running a clinic?

Yes. Setting up and running a clinic is included in the course contents. The course also covers insurance and indemnity, policies and procedures, competence and supervised practice, prescribing, record keeping, storage, infection control and disposal of injections and waste.

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