Prescribed Drugs - Safe Storage and Administration

Prescribed Drugs - Safe Storage and Administration

• Subject area:Health & Care
• Course type:For employers

Course description
o Aimed at: Those in childcare or medical settings- receptionists, care workers and non-medical staff
This course will aid delegates†understanding of prescribing and drugs in order to increase their awareness of the subject..
Content
• Understanding your responsibilities
• Drugs â€" the main categories
• Jargon and abbreviations
• Repeat prescribing â€" from request to issue
• Communicating with the patient
• Applying legislation, policies and procedures
• Assessing responsibilities
• The importance of record keeping
• Storage and disposal of medicines
• Administration procedures
• Useful reference books

Final award
College Attendance Certificate

Entry requirements
None

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s) Times Fees
XSMF378P Milton Park 1 day 27 Nov 2009 Fri 9:30am â€" 12:45pm £60