Syringe Driver Competency Programme
Our Syringe driver Competency Programme is designed to equip registered nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to manage syringe drivers safely and effectively in palliative care settings
Syringe Driver Training
Held at Tōtara Hospice this two-hour workshop compliments the online Hospice New Zealand syringe driver training with a hands-on practical workshop.
Prior to the two-hour practical workshop you must ccomplete the online Theoretical and Calculation eLearning and assessments through Hospice New Zealand’s Ko awatea module.
2026 Dates:
Wednesday 25th March
Wednesday 20th May
Wednesday 19th August
Wednesday 18th November
Time: 8.30 am – 10.30 am
Venue: Tōtara Hospice, 140 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens, Manurewa
Cost: $65 per person
Maximum number of participants: 10
Pre-requisites: Completion of Hospice New Zealand Syringe Driver module Ko awatea online training
To Book: Please click here to email our team and advise of your preferred training date.
Terms and Conditions
Payment & Booking: Full payment is required when booking the training. Your spot is secured only once payment is received. We reserve the right to cancel or reassign your booking if payment is not made in time. Course fees are non-refundable once the course has started or if you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Cancellations & Rescheduling: You may cancel or reschedule a booking if you notify us at least 24 hours before the session. In that case we will transfer you to another available date (one transfer only per person) with a NZ$25 administration fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice forfeit the full fee. If we must cancel or postpone the course (e.g. due to unforeseen circumstances), we will inform you as soon as possible and refund any fees paid (or apply them to a future session)
Attendance: You must complete any required online modules before joining the in-person workshop. Complying with Tōtara Hospice’s health and safety requirements is mandatory. Disruptive behaviour or failure to comply with health and safety requirements may result in removal from the course without refund.
Liability: Tōtara Hospice is not responsible for outcomes beyond the skills and knowledge assessed as part of this course. By enrolling, you confirm that you have read and accepted these conditions.
Cost: $40 per person for a 2-hour session
2025 Workshop Dates:
Wednesday 16 April, 10.00-12.00
Wednesday 18 June, 10.00-12.00
Wednesday 20 August, 10.00-12.00
Wednesday 22 October, 10.00-2.00
Wednesday 10 December, 10.00-12.00
How to Register: Please complete the form
Before attending a workshop, you must complete and pass the online component as outlined above. You can then register for one of our upcoming workshops listed below.