About the Programme

The HNZ Syringe Driver Competency education assists Registered Nurses to obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to manage syringe drivers in their place of practice and for enrolled nurses to be competent in checking syringe drivers.

This programme is delivered in two steps

• Online – Theory and Assessment………2hrs

• In-person – Practical Assessment……1-2 hrs

Step One: 
Participants complete a 2-hour online module through Hospice New Zealand Knowledge Hub click HERE - an online learning tool available to registered nurses working with palliative care patients in ARC facilities, hospital or community-based providers. The online section consists of 6 modules of theory with short quizzes at the end of each module. During each module participants complete a theory assessment. A pass mark of 80% and a drug calculation assessment pass mark of 100% is required.

To register with Knowledge Hub and complete online component click HERE

Step Two: 
On successful completion of the online modules participants may then register through Lake Taupō Hospice to attend a 1.5 hr practical assessment session - this must be done within 3 months of completion of the online modules.

Assessments take place at Izard Hospice House.

New course dates will be added in early 2026. If you require a practical assessment before that, please complete and submit the “Book your Practical Assessment” form below and one of our team will get in touch with you.

Step Three: 
A certificate will be available through Knowledge Hub once you have completed both the Online modules and the Practical Assessment.

Please contact info@laketaupohospice.co.nz if you have any further questions.

There is no cost to do this programme and assessments.