Provides employees with a good understanding of medication. Administration of Medicines to Adults in social care settings as defined by Skills for Care (2011).

Course Objectives /Aims & Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

• To make staff more aware of handling, administering and managing medication

Course Aims:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to;

• State good handling practises
• List how medication should be received and stored
• Understand the importance of correct management of medication

Course Outline

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Receipt of medication
• Storage of medication
• Administering of medication
• Mar Sheet
• Patient monitoring
• Disposal
• Drug errors
• Herbal remedies and contraindications

Intended for

• All employees in the health and social care sector

Modes of delivery

• Presentation
• Group discussion and activities
• Assessment

Benefits Perceived by the Delegates

• Understanding of medication
• Correct storage of medication
• Correct administrating of medication
• Attendance Certificate

Course Duration

• 3 hrs

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