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MEDICATION AWARENESS

Free Certificate | CPD Accredited | 100% Online | 100% Pass Rate

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Summary

Price
£14.95 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Online medication training for care homes, domiciliary care and those working in health and social care. Precisely designed and continuously updated according to best practices to ensure CQC compliance. Medication administration, relevant legislation and safe storage & disposal are included in this Medication Awareness training course.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Course media

Description

Medication Awareness training in health and social care is perfect for those who administer medication. Organisations can be seriously affected by medication errors and they’re not as uncommon as you may think. More than 200 million mistakes are made every year in total, which is why it is so vital for the safety of patients that social care staff are aware of different medications and the types, forms, and classifications they possess. This online Medication Awareness training has been designed with all these features in mind.

Our Medication Awareness course will also teach learners how to administer and manage medication safely, the responsibilities as a care worker, the needs of the patient and the importance of record-keeping. Choose whether you want your staff to complete this Medication Awareness course via e-learning or webinar training. Upon successful completion of this online course, you will receive a downloadable and printable Medication Awareness training certificate.

COURSE OUTLINE:

The aim of this online Medication Awareness training course is to greater increase your knowledge of medication administration, how to store and dispose of medication, its risks, and the relevant laws and legislation.

The key points covered in this course are:

  • Classifications of medicine
  • Legislation regarding medicine
  • Role and responsibility as a care worker
  • Good medication administering
  • Storage and disposal of medication
  • Record keeping and information sharing
  • Your role as described by the CQC

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

On completion of this Medication Awareness training course, either via e-learning or webinars, learners should know and understand the following:

  • How to understand different classifications of medicine
  • How to name relevant government legislation regarding medicine
  • Your responsibilities as a care worker regarding medication
  • Understand what should be in a good medication administering process
  • How to safely store and dispose of medicine
  • The need for proper record keeping and information sharing
  • Your role as described by the CQC

DURATION:

Dependent on delivery method, this course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

ENTRY & LEVEL:

There are no barriers to entry on this course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

CERTIFICATION:

On completion of this course, either download your certificate or access at a later date online.

ACCREDITATIONS:

This course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for those who administer medication.

There is no experience or previous qualifications required to be able to complete this course.

This course is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Requirements

This course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. You will have 11 months access to the course but it would be expected to complete the course within 3 months of enrolment.

Career path

Having completed this course, it will increase the value in your CV. It is most beneficial to have when applying for roles in the health and social care sector such as support worker or senior care assist etc.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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