Safer Handling and Management of Medication

Aims
To ensure carers are compliant with legislation and the organisation’s policies and procedures. To ensure carers deliver effective and safe practice
Duration and Format
This is a 3 hour programme usually delivered over 1 morning, afternoon or evening. The format is tutor led learning supported by a power point with some practical activities.
This course is delivered by a registered nurse
Course Content
On completion of this training carers will be able to :
- State what a medicine is
- Explain the need for safe administration of meds and the importance of record keeping
- Explain the factors that necessitate the safe storage of medicine
- Explain the reasons for and the importance of completing a risk assessment
- Outline what to do if an error is made
- List the points of entry and the different packaging and compliance devices
- Demonstrate an awareness of the possible side effects of medicines
- Explain the importance of infection control procedures
Assessment Guidelines and Student resources
There is no formal assessment for this programme.
Students will receive handouts and a certificate of attendance from AMTD
Cost £300 per session maximum of 10 people delivered in your workplace or at AMTD training centre Suite 7c Saturn Centre Challenge Way Blackburn BB1 5QB just off junction 6 M65
To book this course or discuss your requirements call Alison on 07915 60978 or email enquiries@amtd.co.uk
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