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Medication Safety & Administration

EF Training and Consultancy

Summary

Price
£85 inc VAT
Study method
Classroom
Duration
7 hours · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
7 CPD hours / points
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Location & dates

Location
Start date
End date

09/05/2025
09/05/2025

End date: 09/05/2025

Additional info: Starts at 9.30am. Masks required. Refreshments provided. Practical element to the day. Certificates given at the end of the day.

Address
unit 32, Battersea Business Centre 99-109 Lavender Hill
Lavender Hill
South West London
London
SW115QL
United Kingdom
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Overview

This comprehensive course is designed for nurses and healthcare workers engaged in medication administration, both within hospital settings and the community. The primary focus is on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and practices related to medication safety. Participants will gain a deep understanding of various aspects, including the role of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), self-medication, the 7Rs of medication administration, mitigating medication errors, human factors, creating safer systems, obtaining consent, and administering diverse forms of medication.

CPD

7 CPD hours / points
Accredited by Centre of CPD Excellence

Description

Key Learning Objectives:

  1. Role of the RN and HCA: Clarify the distinct responsibilities of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in medication administration. Emphasize collaborative practices for ensuring patient safety.
  1. Self-Medication: Explore the principles and guidelines for self-medication. Discuss the importance of patient education in promoting responsible self-administration.
  1. 7Rs of Medication Administration: Thoroughly understand the seven critical rights of medication administration to prevent errors.
  1. Medication Errors and Error Reduction: Analyse common medication errors and strategies for reducing their occurrence. Implement best practices to enhance patient safety.
  1. Human Factors and Safer Systems: Explore human factors influencing medication administration. Discuss system-level improvements for preventing errors and ensuring a safer environment.
  1. Consent: Review the ethical and legal considerations surrounding medication administration. Highlight the importance of obtaining informed consent from patients.
  1. Administration Techniques: Provide hands-on training for administering nebulizers, inhalers, oral liquid medication using a cup and syringe, and Buccal Midazolam. Cover the timing of medication administration and post-administration protocols.
  1. Documentation & Drug Charts: Detail the significance of accurate documentation in medication administration. Offer guidance on maintaining drug charts for optimal patient care.
  1. Drug Calculations Workbook: Equip participants with practical skills in drug calculations through a dedicated workbook.

Who is this course for?

HCAs, Support Workers, Nurses

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