Medication in the Care Home
Training
Distance
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Distance Learning
Reviews
Course programme
Addressing the crucial area of medication, this title covers the key elements staff should be aware of when dealing with medication. Mapped to Common Induction Standards, NVQ learning points and the new Skills for Care "Knowledge Set" this will prove to be an invaluable training resource.
Consultant: Elaine Bartlett Bpharm, MRPharmS, Specialist Consultant Pharmacist, Ex-Medication Inspector
Peer Review: Boots the Chemist
Standards:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 3.6
Skills for Care Medication KSS
Care Council for Wales Induction Section 4.2.10
Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 221, 236 & 375
Subjects covered include:
An introduction to legislation • roles, responsibilities and boundaries • types of medicine • ways medicines are administered • safe practice • storing medication safely • monitored dosage systems • maintaining medication records
Supporting Material:
Two lesson plans: one for staff who are on induction and awareness training and one for staff learning to administer medication (geared towards NVQ and Level 2 training), trainer´s guide, case studies, handouts, Q&A sheets, certificates
Duration:
35 minutes
Medication in the Care Home