Control & Admin. of Medication L3 (Accredited Online)

Unicare

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This medication online course provides all the knowledge requirements for the safe control, handling and administration of medicines in social and domiciliary care environments. This course is designed for managers or senior care workers to enable them to supervise or undertake the administration of medicines in their particular care setting and in accordance with current legal requirements.

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Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

Once you have completed all the online learning materials for these courses, you will be required to complete an online assessment. If you fail the online knowledge test, do not worry – You are given 5 chances to revise the e-learning materials and retake the course at no extra charge. Once you pass you will be able to save and print out all your accredited certificates for these bundles.

All of our online workshops are accredited and in line with the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development standards. The CPD accreditation group require a robust process of content development, peer review and compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements. Once you have successfully completed the knowledge test, you will be sent a CPD accredited certificate via email.

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Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • IT
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Communication Skills
  • Accredited
  • Medication
  • Pharmacist
  • Guidance
  • Key Legislation
  • Handling of medicines

Course programme

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Describe the key legislation and guidance relating to the safe handling of medicines
  • Identify how organisational policies and procedures ensure the safe handling of medicines
  • For a range of care settings and both medical and non-medical care staff, outline the process for the prescribing, dispensing, obtaining and checking of medicines
  • Outline the range of support and guidance available relating to medicines and explain the importance of confidentiality relating to disclosure about individuals medication
  • Identify the types, purpose and classification of medicines commonly administered
  • Explain the routes by which medicines may be administered, the related rules for administration and level of competence required
  • Outline the importance of checking for, recognising and reporting effects that can occur as a result of an adverse reaction, a contraindication or an interaction between medicines
  • Explain the need to gain consent and undertake risk assessment prior to the self or secondary administration of medicines
  • Describe the importance of the preparation for and administration of medicines to ensure accuracy
  • Identify the importance of accurate recording for the administration and refusal of medicines and administration errors
  • Recognise the requirements to validate the accuracy of safe storage and recording for medicines and for their safe disposal

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Control & Admin. of Medication L3 (Accredited Online)

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