Safe Handling of Medication Training Level 2 | Online CPD Course

£ 14.99

This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the safe handling of medicines. It provides an overview of the definitions and classifications of medicines according to current UK law. It also covers the relevant legalisation, guidelines and the seven rights of medication administration (and the routes of drug administration).

Description

Online Medication Management for Domiciliary Care Workers Course

Welcome to our online medication management for domiciliary care workers course. Our online training courses are developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies

Safe Handling of Medication Description

Course aims and objectives

  • To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation and guidelines regarding the management of medication management
  • Provide an understanding of the ordering, receiving, administering, storing and disposing of medicines safely.
  • Identify the processes and procedures for obtaining and receiving supplies
  • Explain how drugs are administered and how problems may occur
  • Describe how to store and dispose of drugs safely and securely
  • State the principles underpinning the proper administration of medication
  • Outline the principal legal aspects of handling medicines.
  • To provide essential medication management training resources in an engaging and meaningful way
  • To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses

What is covered in this online course?

  • Introduction into the safe handling of medicines
  • Legislation and guidance of medication management
  • Key principles of medication management
  • Service user needs assessment
  • The consent to treatment
  • Obtaining medication
  • General support with medications
  • The principles of safe administration of medicines
  • Awareness of specific medications
  • Practical considerations for safe management of medicines
  • Service users with swallowing difficulties
  • Covert administration of medicines
  • Record keeping
  • Self-administration of medicines
  • Safe disposal of medicines
  • Dealing with significant events involving

Who is this safe handling of medication course for?

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Allied Healthcare Workers
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Social Care Support Workers
  • Voluntary Staff working in the NHS

Safe Handling of Medication Course Requirements

For classroom training courses:

  • Bring photo ID (e.g., passport, licence, EU card)
  • Wear comfortable clothing

For online courses:

  • Access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device

Career path

Our online and classroom training courses are suitable for:

  • Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
  • Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals