Medication Awareness for Care

LEARNING OUTCOMES

* Understand the risks associated with incorrect medication administration
* Learn about the relevant legislation and care home policies as well as patient's care plans
* Learn how to read pharmacist's labels, how to deliver, store and dispose of medication

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This online Medication Awareness Training for Care provides essential training to care assistants and general care staff working in both nursing and non-nursing care homes. Participants will learn how to administer and manage medication that aligns with legal requirements to perform the administration safely.

It’s the responsibility of Care Home Managers to ensure that their staff are suitably trained – what’s considered “suitable training” is at their discretion. This Administering Medication in Care Homes training course acts as a refresher - or a reminder of the essentials - to be used alongside practical training.

Course participants will understand the needs of an individual before the administration of medication through the online course and will learn the importance of Medicines Administration Record [MAR] sheets. Alongside this, recognising the side effects should a patient have a reaction to some of the medication provided.

By following the guidelines set by The Department of Health, we ensure participants are given the best training possible.

Understanding the needs of patients, safe handling of medications, preparation and recording are all key parts of this Medication Awareness Training for Care.

CERTIFICATE

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT
Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
Medication Awareness Training for Care course concludes with a 20 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.

What does my certificate include?

Your Medication Awareness Training for Care Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

Why is this training important?

It's important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work.
The Administration of Medicines relates to these Health and Safety legislations;

• Administration of Medicines in Care Homes (with nursing) for Older People by Care Assistants (2016)
• The Human Medicines Regulations 2012
• NICE Managing Medicines in Care Homes 2014

What are some of the NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Managing Medicines in Care Homes guidance terms?

• To provide guidance for those providing medicines to others in Care Homes
• A collective responsibility for those who are in Care
• Treatment and care should take into account for an individual's needs