Administration of Medication
Short course
In Newtown
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Type
Short course
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Location
Newtown (Wales)
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Course programme
The administration of medication has a number of professional responsibilities attached to it. Service users are in a vulnerable position when they are relying on others to administer their medication. This course will enable delegates to ensure they carry this out safely.
A course for anyone who has the responsibility to administer medication
Course Programme:
· Legislation and guidelines regarding administration of medication
· Drug classifications
· How drugs work and drug interactions
· Consent and covert administration of medication
· Methods of drug administration
· Major drug groups
· Assessing staff on their ability to administer medication
· The importance of effective record keeping
NVQ Links
Level 3 HSC - 374, 375
Administration of Medication