Residential Care
Training
In Herne Bay
Description
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Type
Training
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Location
Herne bay
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Duration
1 Day
An introduction to all issues relating to; medicines, administration and legal issues. Suitable for: Care workers in residential care
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Start date
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Course programme
Medication - Residential Care
An essential half day course for care workers in residential care covering all issues relating to; medicines, administration and legal issues. Written in accordance with National Pharmaceutical Association guidelines supported by a respected community pharmacist and approved by CSCI.
The course covers
- Classification of medicines
- Labels and prescriptions
- Strengths and dosage
- Routes of administration
- How medicines work
- Homely household remedies
- Care staff responsibilities
- Records and disposal
- Self medication
- Medication policies and procedures
- Side effects
- Dangerous combinations and emergency situations
- The importance of company policy
Full course handout provided
Residential Care