Medication
This course will give health care workers an opportunity to explore issues surrounding drug and medication administration, thereby raising awareness and developing an understanding of this subject.
With recent legislation in various areas of care, safe administration of medication has become a hot topic. The basic principles that underpin the safe handling of medicines in any establishment do not vary according to the nature of care that is offered. Whether the establishment is large or small, whether the staff have a nursing qualification or not, there is a duty of care that requires medication to be handled safely so that people who are cared for are supported to ensure this happens.
COURSE CONTENT
· Recognising the range of support needs that different clients may have with taking medication
· Recognising your role in supporting safety, effective use of medicines and independence when supporting clients with medication
· Administering medicines to clients
· Storing medication
· Disposing of medication
· Managing controlled drugs
· Record keeping
· Actions to be taken in the case of adverse reactions
· Obtaining information about commonly prescribed medicines
· Understanding the medication & special needs of different client groups
· Demonstrating the characteristics of medicines used in your own workplace
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Individuals, including volunteers in the social care field, whose work with service users includes administering medication
|
