Medication Awareness Training

Service Description

This medication training courseis aimed at staff working in the care environment. It is in line with the National Minimum Standards Requirements and recent CQC guidelines. The learner will have an understanding of the legislation involved with drug administration, along with being able to follow procedures set for safe administration. The learner will also have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and security in all procedures of drug administration. Attendees of this safe administration of medication training courses will gain under-pinning knowledge of the above issues and therefore will be able to put this into practice where necessary. Outline of Medication Awareness Training Programme - Introduction to Medicines and Prescriptions - Medicine Supply, Storage and Disposal - The Safe Administration of Medicines - Quality Control and Record Keeping - Accountability, Responsibility and Confidentiality Assessment: This medication training course is delivered in 3 hours and Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn along with interaction of group activities