Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
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Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
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Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care course
The curriculum of Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care course:
The following modules are included with this Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care course
Module 1: Understand Medication and Prescriptions
- Understand the use of different types of medication
- Understand how medicines are classified
- Understand legislation and guidelines related to medication
- Understand the roles of self and others in the medication process
- Know how to access information about medication
Module 2: Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication
- Understand how medicines are supplied and obtained
- Know the requirements for storing medication
- Understand the requirements for the safe disposal of medication
Module 3: Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administration of Medication
- Understand the legislation and guidance in relation to administration of medicine
- Understand the preparation to be taken prior to administering medication
- Understand how medication is administered safely and in a way that meets individual needs
- Understand how to support individuals to administer their own medication
- Understand the procedures to follow when there are problems with the administration of medication
- Understand how the effects of medication are monitored
Module 4: Record Keeping and Audit Processes for Medication
- Understand the audit process in relation to medication transactions and stock levels
- Understand how information is recorded and confidentiality maintained
- Understand own role in relation to accountability and responsibility
- Understand the importance of safeguarding individuals in relation to medication use
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Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
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