Medication in the Care Home

Training

Distance

£ 150 + VAT

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  • Type

    Training

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

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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

£ 150 + VAT