Categories: Administration & Secretarial Skills ,  Health and Social

Handling and Administration of Medicines

This is an in-house course. Price £245 + VAT for upto 12 delegates.

Duration
Half day duration (2.5 hours)

Summary
For carers involved in handling and administration of medicines. 
- For experienced staff it is an ideal refresher
- For less experienced staff - excellent introduction
It meets Care Standards requirements and NVQ standards.
The course aims to provide knowledge of drugs, their effects and safety.

Mapped to Skills for Care Common Induction Standards 3.6
N.B. To further enhance the induction training of your staff you may wish to provide the trainer with your relevant organisational policy.
Links to NVQ level 2 HSC 22

Key Course Contents
- Legislation
- Effects of drugs and interactions
- Supply
- Security
- Storage
- Disposal
- Procedures for the administration of medicines
- Recognising emergencies
- Roles and responsibilities