Overview of Medication Awareness Training

• Delegates obligations and that of their employer in regards to the documentation and the administration of medication

• How medication should be stored

• Different types of medication and how they work

• Knowledge of the common adverse reactions

• The seven guidelines of administration of medication

• Controlled drugs and oxygen

• Drug errors

• Disposal of medication, etc.

Learning Outcome:

After attending this course you will be able to:

• Understand the legislation that affects the administration of medicines

• Describe how medication should be stored and recorded

• Understand the different types of medication and how they work

• Follow protocols and policies when receiving, storing and recording medicines

• Describe common adverse reactions to medication

• Understand the differences in protocols between various healthcare provisions

Who Should Attend The Training?

All staff responsible for caring for services users in the healthcare workplace, community care setting etc.

Who Provides The Training?
All our training courses are delivered by a Registered Trainer who is an experienced Registered Nurse/ Healthcare Worker/ Professional.

Course Duration:
3 Hour Course.

Where?
All of our courses can be delivered in-house at a location of your choice.

Cost & Maximum Number of Learners?
A maximum of 10 persons can attend the training. we are competitively priced so give us a call today and we can get you booked in. We also accept last minute bookings if we have spaces available.