Medication Awareness
Course Overview
Ascend Learning Solutions
This Medication Awareness training provides an overview of how to manage residents’ medical needs; the legal responsibilities involved; how to deliver, store, and dispose of medication, and effectively manage doses.
Who should complete the course?
This course is for those working in health and social care who wish to gain knowledge in medication awareness, or as a useful annual refresher course.
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Course Details
Aims
To gain an awareness of the legislation surrounding medication, and the processes for the safe supply, storing and administration of medicines.
Outcomes
- Outline key legislation surrounding medication
- Define key terminology
- List different routes for the administration of medication
- Describe how to respond to a medication error
Course Content
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