Medication and poly pharmacy Advanced 6hrs

This comprehensive course is for care workers in residential or community
settings who wish to explore and develop an understanding of common
medicines, dispensing techniques and poly pharmacy when
supporting individuals with care needs.

Support workers who support individuals with medication in all care
settings – hospital, residential, day- or foster-care or in the individual’s
own home.

• Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social
care settings
• Know about common types of medication and their use
• Understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social
care settings and including controlled drugs
• Understand techniques for administering medication
• Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely
• Know how to promote the rights of the individual when managing
medication
• Be able to support, record and report on the use of medication