Administration of Medication – Full day

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to safely select, prepare and administer different types of medication to adults in residential or day care community settings. There will be continuous assessment throughout the day with the use of a workbook and at the end of training delegates will be asked to complete a competency test.

COURSE CONTENT

• Roles, responsibilities and boundaries
• Legislation and medication
• Safe practice in the administration of medicines
• Drug administration for care staff
• Types and routes of drug administration
• Care and support of the individual
• Administering medication – the 5 Rights
• Information and recording requirements
• Recognising and reporting changes
• Storage
• Medication systems

CERTIFICATION

Attendance Certificate