Administration of Medicines: Storage, Distribution and Disposal

Interest in the field of medication administration is soaring, with growing opportunities in the healthcare sector. The 'Administration of Medicines: Storage, Distribution and Disposal' course opens up a world of possibilities for those who desire to deepen their knowledge about infection control and medicine handling. The Infection Control & Medicine Handling course instils a strong conviction in learners about the importance of proper medicine administration, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Moreover, it empowers you to handle potential risks and hazards, providing a comprehensive understanding of the various side effects of medicines. Finally, it encourages you to take action in furthering your career, whether it be as a nurse, pharmacist or healthcare support worker. With the robust knowledge acquired from this Infection Control & Medicine Handling course, you can become an integral part of the healthcare sector, contributing to patient safety and well-being.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an understanding of various aspects of medication administration.
• Develop skills in preparing medicines for administration effectively.
• Familiarise with relevant policies and procedures for medicine management.
• Acquire knowledge about the potential side effects of various medications.
• Learn about the appropriate storage, distribution, and disposal of medicines.
• Understand infection control principles and the potential risks and hazards in medicine administration.

This comprehensive course on the Administration of Medicines: Storage, Distribution and Disposal will guide you through this field's critical aspects. It starts with Module 01, focusing on the fundamental aspects of medication administration, helping learners understand the essentials of this practice. Module 02 expands this learning by providing knowledge on preparing medicines for administration and ensuring safety and efficacy.

The Infection Control & Medicine Handling course further elaborates on the relevant policies and procedures in Module 03, which are essential for maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring patient safety. Module 04 focuses on the potential side effects of various medicines, a crucial component of medicine administration. Finally, module 05 explores the correct storage, distribution, and disposal of medicines, vital for maintaining effectiveness and preventing misuse.

The final two modules, Infection Control and Hazards and Potential Risks equip learners with the knowledge to manage the inherent risks in handling medicines. It ensures the learner can maintain a safe environment and handle potential hazards effectively.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, all learners will be eligible to receive a certificate titled Infection Control & Medicine Handling to acknowledge their achievement. We are delighted to offer two formats for your certificate: PDF and Hardcopy.

• PDF Certificate: This digital version of your certificate will be available for you to download and print for totally FREE.
• Hardcopy Certificate (UK Delivery): For those who wish to have a physical token of their achievement, we offer a high-quality, printed certificate. This hardcopy certificate is also provided free of charge. However, please note that delivery fees apply. If your shipping address is within the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £3.99.
• Hardcopy Certificate (International Delivery): For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.

This course is perfect for those already working in healthcare, such as care home staff, nurses, pharmacists or support workers who wish to understand medicine administration better. It's also ideal for those who aspire to enter the healthcare sector and want to develop a solid foundation in medical administration. The Infection Control & Medicine Handling course offers valuable insights into the proper storage, distribution, and disposal of medicines, making it beneficial for individuals involved in the pharmaceutical industry. It could also interest policymakers, healthcare regulators or those working in roles requiring infection control knowledge.

• Registered Nurse - £25K to £35K/year.
• Pharmacist - £31K to £45K/year.
• Healthcare Support Worker - £17K to £21K/year.
• Care Home Manager - £25K to £35K/year.
• Pharmacy Technician - £20K to £25K/year.

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