Care Sector - Safe Handling of Medication

We endeavour to give you the best training experience possible. These courses can be tailored to the groups needs, we have 3 basic modules but can personalise the information you require.

• Will provide a basis for setting up or reviewing local policies in a care setting
  
• Suitable for anyone working in a care environment
  
• Suitable for employers wishing to embed legislation and policy
  
• Suitable for anyone handling medicines
  

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Module 1: Introduction to Medicines in a Care Setting

• Introduction to Medication
  
• Definition of the Term Medicine
  
• Categories and Types of Medicines
  
• Knowledge of Medicines
  
• Forms of Medicines
  
• Benefits of Medicine
  
• Risks associated with medicines
  
• Risk Assessments
  
• Roles and Responsibilities
  

Module 2: Receiving, Disposing and Storing of Medicines within a Healthcare Setting

• Legislation
  
• Policies and Procedures
  
• Prescribing of Medicines
  
• Sources of Medication
  
• Record Keeping
  
• Storage of Medication
  
• Temperature Control Cold storage
  
• Storage of Oxygen
  
• Disposal of Medicines
  
• Self-administering Service Users, Risk Assessments and Storage
  
• Effective Staff Communication and Recording
  

Module 3: Administering Medicines in a Care Setting

• Preparing for Administration
  
• Procedures for Medicine Administration
  
• Refusal and Covert Administration
  
• Administrative Errors