Safe Handling of Medicines
Course Aim
To provide awareness of how to support the use of medication, including administering, storing and recording.
Course content
Your legal responsibilities.
Recording, monitoring & reporting.
COSHH.
Keeping accurate documents.
Types of medication.
Methods of administration.
Side-effects and other issues.
Natural does not mean safe.
learning outcomes
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 medicines.
Understand techniques for administering medication.
Know how to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely.
Know how to promote the rights of the individual when managing medication.
Understand how to support use of medication.
Know how to record.
delivery styles
This course can help you to
reduce risks
improve care
help others
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