Handling Medication in Social Care Settings
Short course
In Stourbridge
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Stourbridge
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Duration
1 Day
Suitable for: Social care workers
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Certified by TASS UK
Knowing how to store, distribute and dispose of medication are key skills for all staff involved in handling medication yet many care homes are failing to provide good service in this area. All the learning outcomes in the Knowledge and Skills set issued by Skills For Care are covered in this course.
The qualification covers the following topics
- Principles of care
- Legislation
- Self medication & assisted medication
- Safe Handling
- Teamwork
- Issues and problems
Assessment method - Question booklet to be completed
Handling Medication in Social Care Settings
