Course description
Click here to view our classroom Medication Administration training course.
Medication administration is an essential and key area of user/patient care. Healthcare workers are not only responsible for the safe delivery of medi
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Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this course for?
This is an excellent update for any member of the healthcare team who has the responsibility of receiving, storing, administering and disposing of medication.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Objectives
- Identify relevant legislation
- Understand the 8 R's of medication administration
- Recognise common medication
- Understand the importance of record keeping
- Identify prescribed medication
- Understand common errors that can occur
Training Course Content
- Legislation
- The 8 rights of medication administration
- Classification & Types of medication
- Routes into the body
- Maintaining records - MARs
- Prescribing Medication
- Types & Reasons for errors
- Storing & Disposing of medication
- Self-Administration & supporting independence
- Contra indications, allergies and overdoses
- Monitoring Dosage Systems
Expenses
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