Phone human-readable description of the message we trying to accomplish. Search human-readable description of the message we trying to accomplish. Map pin human-readable description of the message we trying to accomplish.

You are here:

Call our 24/7 advice line for health care professionals and families if you need support with symptom management and end of life care - 01284 766133.

Your Experience survey

If you have used our Hospice's services, please consider taking some time to inform us of your experience.

Syringe Pump Training 2025

Date: 19 Jun 2025

Speaker: Hospice Education team

Date: 10 Jul 2025

Speaker: Hospice Education team

Suitable for: doctors, registered nurses and health care professionals
Cost: £90
Duration: This is an all day course
Booking: to book your place on this course, please click here.

Syringe Pump Training – Part 1 – Theory. 

This three hour session looks at the fundamentals of symptom control with syringe pumps in palliative care practice.   You will need to have participated in this session to be able to progress to Part 2.

Syringe Pump Training – Part 2 – Practice. 

This three hour session builds on the knowledge gained from Part 1 and looks at the practical side of syringe pump use.  You will need to have completed Part 1 before attending this session.

Syringe Pump Training – Part 1 – Theory.  Learning Objectives:

  • Clinical indications for using a syringe pump.
  • Identifying red flags.
  • Symptoms palliated with syringe pump medications.
  • Commonly used syringe pump medications, conversion calculations, normal doses and rationale for use.

Syringe Pump Training – Part 2 – Practice.   Learning Objectives:

  • Using the T34 McKinley Syringe Pump in practice – setting up, monitoring, trouble shooting.
  • Case study workshop – applying knowledge gained to practice through case study scenarios.

Other dates, times and locations available:

Thursday 5th June 2025 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at The Development and Training Centre, St Helena Hospice, Colchester, CO4 9JU

Tuesday 17th June 2025 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm at The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich, IP3 8LX

Monday 15th September 2025 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich, IP3 8LX

Friday 24th October 2025 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Development and Training Centre, St Helena Hospice, Colchester, CO4 9JU

Friday 12th December 2025 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich, IP3 8LX

It is important for Hospice Education that we are able to include everyone with different backgrounds and make the education experience accessible for all. If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made please email training@hospiceeducation.org.uk in advance of attending the training.

Parking

Parking is limited at all three hospice sites so we ask that you park in accordance with the highway code as poor parking creates a reputational risk for the hospices with our neighbours. Thank you for your consideration.

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us at the earliest opportunity. We ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for the cancellation of our courses. For cancellations within 48 hours of the event, any course fee paid will be retained. Fees will also be retained if you do not attend the session on the set date. All courses are subject to change or cancellation suitable notification will be provided.

Any other queries should also be directed to the email address above.

Follow us