Hospice NZ Syringe Driver Training Program

There is a three-step pathway for this training:

• Online Theory Course – 2hrs (Free)
• In-person Practical Workshop – 1.5 hrs ($40.00 per person)
• Workplace Competency Assessment

Step One: Online Theory Course

• This is a 2-hour online course that will provide foundational knowledge prior to any hands-on learning.
• This consists of theory modules as well as a theory assessment where you need to achieve a pass mark of 80% and a drug calculations assessment where you need to achieve a pass mark of 100%.
• Successful completion of the online learning is a prerequisite to attend a practical workshop.

To complete this course you’ll need to login or register on the healthLearn platform.

Step Two: Practical Workshop

Once you have completed the online learning and assessments, you can book into a workshop at Waipuna Hospice for a 1.5-hour practical workshop.

2026 Syringe Driver Workshops:

• • Wednesday 29 April
  • Tuesday 19 May
  • Thursday 25 June
  • Wednesday 22 July
  • Tuesday 18 August
  • Thursday 24 September
  • Tuesday 20 October
  • NO WORKSHOP in November
  • Wednesday 9 December

Please note: The practical assessment session needs to be booked within 2 months of completing the online modules. You will only be able to book into the practical session once the online modules have been completed and you have passed the assessments.

Step Three: Workplace Competency Assessment

This is to be completed within the learner’s workplace.

Please follow local organisational policies and competency frameworks.

If you have any questions, please email our education team education@waipunahospice.org.nz