ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION: SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION

Course overview

Subcutaneous (S.Q.) medication administration involves injecting a parenteral medication into the subcutaneous (adipose/fat) layer of tissue, which lies deep to the epidermis (outermost layer) and dermis (middle layer) of the skin. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of medication administration via S.Q. injection, including steps involved in the procedure. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.