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BreakawayAdministering Medication for Healthcare Workers (level 2)
This comprehensive training day will provide the Healthcare Worker with knowledge and practical skills to safely select prepare and give different types of medicines whilst working in the care environment. Candidates will have an understanding of the legislation involved and the importance of confidentiality and security in all procedures of drug administration.
Training can be mapped to relevant NVQ Units and Skills for Care: Knowledge set for Medicine and may be used along side the Common Induction Standards and as part of the Healthcare Workers continual professional development.
ASSESSMENT. To demonstrate competence candidates will be assessed on their practical skills and need to pass the Administration of Medication Assessment of Knowledge written test.
Course content
• Preparation and administration of medicines
• Types of medicines and routes of administration
• Classification of Medicines
• Legislation and guidance, policy and procedure in relation to the administration of medication
• Safe practice in the Administration of Medicines
• Infection control practice
• Safe storage and disposal of medicines
• Care of the patient / Psychological measurements
• Recognition and action to take in the event of adverse events including Anaphylaxis
• Management of drug errors
• Promoting diversity and equality
• Documentation and record keeping
• Alternative and home remedies
• Practical session and scenario’s
• Assessment of competence & knowledge
• Role, responsibilities and boundaries
Aims/Outcomes
• Candidates will be able to work with the scope and boundaries of the role in relation to administration of medicines
• Safely select, prepare and give different types of medicine
• Provide quality patient care
This course will be attended by
• Healthcare Workers
On completion of this one day training event candidates will be given an Elite Training Certificate of Attendance
For further information about this course, please contact Elite Training Associates on 01202 296108 or email info@elitetraining.org.uk