Learning to handle, administer and store medication safely is essential for anyone working in healthcare or care settings, helping to keep both staff and patients safe. This Safe Handling of Medicines course also helps organisations develop their own policies, reducing the likelihood of errors through a system of double checks and verification.
The course gives a comprehensive introduction to safe medicines handling: an overview of medicine classifications under UK law, key terms and definitions, the relevant legislation and guidelines, the seven rights of medication administration, policies for record keeping and the roles of those involved, and proper storage and dispensing procedures, along with the routes of entry and levels of support patients may require.
This course covers
- The legal classification of medications in the UK
- Important terms and definitions
- The rules and regulations involved in medicine handling and storage
- The seven rights of medicine administration
- Proper procedures for storing and dispensing medicine
- The levels of support patients may require and the various routes of entry
The course comprises 5 modules across 3 hours of learning. Explore more social care courses or browse the full CPD course range at Skills Pad.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.