Course Overview
The course is designed to raise awareness of the safe handling of medications and to promote good practice in care premises. Staff will gain an understanding of the legislation involved with drug administration, along with being able to follow procedures for safe administration.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course staff will be able to :-
Discuss the requirements of safe handling medication
Discuss the requirements of safe handling of controlled drugs
State the Five Rights of medication administration
Demonstrate good technique relating to the routes of administration
Course Summary:
Introduction to legislation impacting on the handling of medication
Safe handling of medication
Controlled drugs
Routes of admisistration
The Five Rights
Medication Administration Record (MAR) Charts
Drug errors
Adverse reactions
Method:
Lecture, Video, Discussions, Demonstration and Practical Exercise
Who Should Attend?
All employees
Course Details
Duration 2 hours
Certificate Valid for 1 year
