Safe Handling of Medication Training
Outline
An interactive course providing the candidate with the knowledge and skills to safely administer medication, understand the various levels of support and processes of medicine administration in a care setting.
Description
Care-FULLY TRAINED’s Safe Handling of Medication is an award-winning course designed to meet both experienced and inexperienced care staff in their current ability and knowledge.
Delivered by qualified and experienced healthcare professionals, this training will help care staff to understand all aspects of medication in care beginning with what medication is, right through to safe administration of, and statutory documentation of the numerous different types of medication. It is appropriate for both Care Home staff and Domiciliary Care staff.
This course satisfies current mandatory medication training requirements and guidance as laid down by CQC, NICE and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Course Contents
Definitions & Keywords
Legal Categories Of Medicines
Controlled Drugs
Names Of Medicines
Enteric Coatings
Levels Of Medication Support
Methods Of Medicine Administration
Asthma
Allergic Reaction To Medication
General Side Effects Of Medication
Examples Of Medication Side Effects
The 10 R’s Of Medication
Process Of Medicine Management
Medication In The Community (Domiciliary)
Medication Errors
Drug Interactions
Medication & The Elderly
Opioid Analgesics
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drugs Needing Careful Monitoring
Drugs For The Heart
Legislation Update