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Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines
EDI Certificate. Following a day's taught programme, students undergo an assignment, workbook and observations of competence. A high quality programme more than meeting the demands expected in social care and health. Cost includes registration, assessment, moderation and certification.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the different types and categories of medicines
- Identify the benefits and risks associated with medicines
- Describe the roles & responsibilities of all personnel
- Describe the current procedures for receiving, storing and disposing of medicines correctly and safely
- Demonstrate and describe the preparation and correct procedures for safe administration
- Demonstrate and describe the correct reporting and recording procedures
Provides excellent evidence for Health and Social Care NVQs at levels 2 (HSC221) and 3 (HSC375) as it includes observation by nurse assessors.
Working with Medicines
This one day programme includes activities and a final assessment to evaluate learning. Cost includes all training materials and assessment.
Support workers in domiciliary settings are increasingly coming across individuals who relay on varying amounts of medication to reduce symptoms and treat illness. This course will provide knowledge and understanding around medicines, which will empower people and support safe working practice. The course introduces learners to medicines in the care setting, gives knowledge to support them in their role, as well as guiding learners through the legislation, standards and guidance relating to working with medicines.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify different types and categories of medicines
- Describe the benefits and risks associated with different medicines
- Identify roles and responsibilities of specific workers.
- Highlight good practice around storage and disposal of medicines.
- Identify the value of risk assessments.
Both 'Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines' and 'Working with Medicines' can be run as distance learning programmes. Please telephone with your requirements.
Introduction to working with medicines
A half day programme giving learners the knowledge needed to ensure safety when working with medicines.
This course can be delivered in house and covers:
- Current legislation and policy
- Categories and forms of medicines
- Benefits and risks associated with medication
- Methods of sourcing information
- Issues around capacity and consent
- Safe administration