Personal care and medication 6hrs

This course is for support workers in residential or community settings who wish to explore and develop an understanding of delivering quality personal care. The course also covers aspects of common medicines, dispensing techniques and poly pharmacy when supporting individuals. Ideal as an induction unit for new staff to any organisation.

Staff who require induction training.

• Be able to work with individuals to identify their needs and preferences
in relation to personal care
• Be able to provide support for personal care safely
• Be able to support individuals to use the toilet
• Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene
• Be able to support individuals to manage their personal appearance
• Be able to monitor and report on support for personal care
• 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
• 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 use of medication
• Be able to record and report on use of medication