Safe Handling of Medication
This course is aimed at all care staff in any Adult Social Care setting who both administer medication as part of their work duties as well as supporting residents and clients who are receiving medication. You will gain knowledge about the types and classifications of medication and the routes of delivery as well as your own organisation’s policies and procedures. You will also gain knowledge on the processes and practices of how medication is administered and on how to look for side effects and allergies that may arise from a reaction from the taking of a medicinal substance. Safe Handling of Medication is a mandatory training course as stipulated by CQC.
Benefits
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Improve your knowledge and understanding of the safe handling of medication
Understand how to contribute towards an outstanding grade 1 for CQC inspections in this area of practice
Understand how this qualification is able to further your professional development and provide opportunities
Learn through a variety of delivery models best suited to you and your circumstances
What you will learn
- Unit 1 - Understand Medication and Prescriptions
- Unit 2 - Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication
- Unit 3 - Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administrations of Medication
- Unit 4 - Record-keeping and Audit Processes for Medication