Detailed information
| Type: | Training |
|---|---|
| Method: | Onsite |
| Prepares for: | Managers or senior care workers to enable them to supervise or undertake the administration of medicines in their particular care setting and in accordance with current legal requirements. |
| Students per class: | 15 |
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Course program
Course Outline:
This course provides all the knowledge requirements for the safe control, handling and administration of medicines in social and domiciliary care environments. The course meets the requirements for and covers in its entirety the Learning Outcomes of the "Knowledge Set for Medication", as defined by Skills for Care and Development in 2005. Additionally it meets the knowledge requirements as defined by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) for recognising an individual at Level 2 "Designated Status" for the administration of medicines in social or domiciliary care settings.
The four main modules for this course are:
• Controlling Medicines
• Managing Medicines
• Types of Medicines
• Medicine Administration
Following successful completion, individuals must be observed by a designated person
to competently administer a range of medicines.
Course Objectives:
1 Describe the key legislation and guidance relating to the safe handling of medicines
2 Identify how organisational policies and procedures ensure the safe handling of medicines
3 For a range of care settings and both medical and non-medical care staff, outline the process
for the prescribing, dispensing, obtaining and checking of medicines
4 Outline the range of support and guidance available relating to medicines and explain the
importance of confidentiality relating to disclosure about individuals' medication
5 Identify the types, purpose and classification of medicines commonly administered
6 Explain the routes by which medicines may be administered, the related rules for administration
and level of competence required
7 Outline the importance of checking for, recognising and reporting effects that can occur as a
result of an adverse reaction, a contraindication or an interaction between medicines
8 Explain the need to gain consent and undertake risk assessment prior to the self or secondary administration of medicines
9 Describe the importance of the preparation for and administration of medicines to ensure accuracy
10 Identify the importance of accurate recording for the administration and refusal of medicines
and administration errors
11 Recognise the requirements to validate the accuracy of safe storage and recording for medicines and for their safe disposal.
This course provides all the knowledge requirements for the safe control, handling and administration of medicines in social and domiciliary care environments. The course meets the requirements for and covers in its entirety the Learning Outcomes of the "Knowledge Set for Medication", as defined by Skills for Care and Development in 2005. Additionally it meets the knowledge requirements as defined by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) for recognising an individual at Level 2 "Designated Status" for the administration of medicines in social or domiciliary care settings.
The four main modules for this course are:
• Controlling Medicines
• Managing Medicines
• Types of Medicines
• Medicine Administration
Following successful completion, individuals must be observed by a designated person
to competently administer a range of medicines.
Course Objectives:
1 Describe the key legislation and guidance relating to the safe handling of medicines
2 Identify how organisational policies and procedures ensure the safe handling of medicines
3 For a range of care settings and both medical and non-medical care staff, outline the process
for the prescribing, dispensing, obtaining and checking of medicines
4 Outline the range of support and guidance available relating to medicines and explain the
importance of confidentiality relating to disclosure about individuals' medication
5 Identify the types, purpose and classification of medicines commonly administered
6 Explain the routes by which medicines may be administered, the related rules for administration
and level of competence required
7 Outline the importance of checking for, recognising and reporting effects that can occur as a
result of an adverse reaction, a contraindication or an interaction between medicines
8 Explain the need to gain consent and undertake risk assessment prior to the self or secondary administration of medicines
9 Describe the importance of the preparation for and administration of medicines to ensure accuracy
10 Identify the importance of accurate recording for the administration and refusal of medicines
and administration errors
11 Recognise the requirements to validate the accuracy of safe storage and recording for medicines and for their safe disposal.
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
CQ3 Training
CQ3 Training provides high quality training that makes a real difference to people’s lives across the UK in care homes, nursing homes, and for domiciliary care agencies. We work with a wide range of customers from small, independent care homes to large care home groups, local authorities and the NHS. The people being cared for are our primary concern. We pride ourselves on changing attitudes in the care sector by ensuring our training is fit for purpose and considers the needs of everyone. We can provide training on a per course basis, or a long term arrangement to ensure the consistency and quality of your training.
Our business is based on a strong philosophy that the people being cared for are our first priority. We work in partnership with our customers to ensure that we can make a real impact on their staff and residents.
CQ3 Training uses a team of qualified and occupationally competent trainers who also believe in our philosophy. We can personalise our training to meet any requirement, including use of local policies and procedures.
Our business is based on a strong philosophy that the people being cared for are our first priority. We work in partnership with our customers to ensure that we can make a real impact on their staff and residents.
CQ3 Training uses a team of qualified and occupationally competent trainers who also believe in our philosophy. We can personalise our training to meet any requirement, including use of local policies and procedures.