Control and Administration of Medication Level 3
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Short course
Online
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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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. This medication online course meets the requirements for and covers in its entirety the Learning Outcomes for the "Knowledge Set for Medication" as defined by Skills for Care and Development in 2005: Following successful completion, individuals must be observed by a designated person to competently administer a range of medicines. We can provide registered students with a downloadable proforma for this purpose. Following successful completion of the theoretical and practical components, a manager may recognise an individual as a person designated for the administration of medicines.
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About this course
The objective of this course is to both teach and assess the learner.
There are no requirement for this course as they are perfect for developing your skill set, no matter what stage your career is at.
Upon completion of the short course you will recieve a certificate
This course has been specially designed to teach as well as assess the learners. This means that you are able to re-take the the course after 2 hour intervals. This course is also CPD Accredited and seen as a certification.
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Course rating
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Centre rating
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Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Medical Jurisprudence
- Medical Ethics
- Medical Negligence
- Access
- Healthcare
- Medication Handling
- Clinical Pharmocology
- Medical Trials
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical Management
- Drug Discovery
- Medication quality
- Health
- Safety
- Level 3
- Care
- Administration of medication
- Administration of medicines
- Control and administration of Medication
- Safe handling of medicines
Teachers and trainers (1)
Course programme
Learning Outcomes: This course will cover the following topics; 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 accuracy of safe storage and recording for medicines and for their safe disposal
Certificate
On successful completion of this course learners will receive a CPD Certificate of Achievement award from HRUK Group.
This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.
Course Format
This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the course.
Course Duration
The online course requires a minimum of 2 hours to complete in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.
Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.
The assessment can be re-taken as many times as the learner requires at no extra cost. We must advise that the questions do change each time. This course is designed to teach as well as assess.
Tutor Support
When you are studying a course it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.
HRUK will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.
Course Compatibility
Our course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, and Tablet and Smartphone devices.
Control and Administration of Medication Level 3