course is designed to enable healthcare workers to perform their duties safely and effectively when assisting clients or residents with their medication. It is vital that all employees involved in this process are fully trained and up to date with current legislation and guidelines.
On completion of this course, learners will have an understanding of the importance of accurate recording and reporting when administering medication.
Course Aims
Understand the legislation that affects the administration of medicines
Describe how medication should be stored and recorded
Understand the different types of medication and how they work
Follow protocols and policies when receiving, storing and recording medicines
Describe common adverse reactions to medication
Understand the differences in protocols between various healthcare provisions.
Areas covered include:
Delegates obligations and that of their employer in regards to the documentation and the administration of medication
How medication should be stored
Different types of medication and how they work
Knowledge of the common adverse reactions
The seven guidelines of administration of Medication
Controlled drugs and oxygen
Drug errors
Disposal of medication
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