Course Information

This course is aimed at employees particularly those responsible for the administration and distribution of medicines and drugs to clients.

Who should attend

• Those who are nominated persons
• Those who need to update or refresh existing skills

What they will learn

• To understand the importance of gaining the consent of the service user at all times
• To expand your knowledge of the roles and boundaries of assisting with medication
• To understand the types of medication available and the possible routes these might be given
• To ensure that you practice safe administration of medication at all times

Course Content

• Prescription --- Collecting/Checking/Declaration
• Prescription to Pharmacy  
• Safe Dispensing and Audit
• Administration
• Safe Keeping
• Disposal
• Re-ordering and obtaining prescriptions
• Course Content
• Drug Audit Trail
• Drug administration and the Law
• Get to know your Pharmacist
• Polypharmacy and other areas of Medicines Management
• Unwanted effects

Course Duration

1 Day

Assessment

Continuous assessment throughout the day