Administration of Medicines (Levels 2, 3 & 4)
- 3.5 Hours / 1 Day
Introduction
This half day course gives learners the knowledge to help them to safely and effectively assist with, or administer, medication in a care or support setting. If delivered in-house, the course can be tailored to include the policies, procedures and protocols specific to an individual organisation.
Course Contents
- What is a drug or Medicine?
- Legal categories of medicines
- Types and contents of prescriptions
- Pharmacy medication labels
- The laws and administrative directors.
- Liquid medications and storage
- Policies for administration
- Systemic and topical medicines
- Administration via P.E.G. and other routes
- Non-prescription medicines including herbal
- The 7 rights of administration
- Transdermal patches
- Inhalers – M.A.R.R. sheets
- Emergency supplies and interims
- Unwanted medicines (disposal and recording)
- Side effects
- Self-administration and the levels of assistance
- Contact the team to arrange your training.
Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.
Optional Contents
Practical explanation of the protocols and methods for the administration of:
Nasal Drops, Ear drops, Eye drops, Eye ointment.
Level 2 is suitable for carers and support workers
Level 3 contains additional guidance specific to nursing staff
Level 4 contains additional instruction with regard to the administration of medicines via PEG and is a 1 day course