Highlights

Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.

  • No application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the course

  • Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature

Micro-credential Overview

This micro-credential will introduce the learner to Hypodermoclysis including the establishment and management of subcutaneous access for the purpose of infusing of isotonic fluids into the subcutaneous space for rehydration or the prevention of dehydration.

Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media. 

You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Define Hypodermoclysis

  • Discuss the indications and contraindications for hypodermoclysis therapy

  • Identify acceptable infusion sites to initiate hypodermoclysis therapy

  • Identify the types of solutions used

  • Identify the potential complications of therapy

  • Discuss the monitoring of hypodermoclysis therapy

Curriculum

    1. Land Acknowledgement

    2. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    3. Before we begin...

    4. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    5. Learner Resources and Supports

    6. Technology Requirements

    7. Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    8. Navigation

    9. Learner Introductions

    10. Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement

    11. Technical Discussion Forum

    12. Frequently Asked Questions

    13. Help & Contact Information

    1. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    2. Micro-credential Overview

    3. Learning Outcomes & Goals

    4. Modes of Learning

    1. Lesson 1: What is Hypodermoclysis?

    2. Lesson 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Hypodermoclysis

    3. Lesson 3: Age-related considerations

    4. Lesson 4: Dehydration

    5. Lesson 5: Select of infusion site

    6. Lesson 6: Hypodermoclysis Fluids

    7. Lesson 7: What are the common problems of Hypodermoclysis?

    8. Lesson 8: Monitoring and Assessing

    9. Lesson 9: Best Practice in LTC Initiative

    10. Quiz

    11. Discussion Forum One: Hypodermoclysis in an Inebriated Patient

    12. Discussion Forum Two: Hypodermoclysis for Dehydration in Elderly Patients

    13. Discussion Forum Three: Hypodermoclysis in a Pediatric Patient

    14. References

    1. Summary

    2. Before you go...

    3. You're Almost Done

About this course

  • $59.99