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Safe Handling of Medication

Safe Handling of Medication

By Course Gate

5.0(1)
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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 8 hours 55 minutes

  • All levels

Description

Master the strategies of handing medicine efficiently and safely with the Safe Handling of Medication course.

Medicine should be handled carefully as human lives depend on it. Medicine is prepared to make you well, but if you do not use it properly, you may sick and even it may cause death. The purpose of the course is to aware you how to handle medicine safely. The course presents a general overview of the legislation and guidelines regarding the management of medication management settings. The principal legal aspects of handling medicines will be covered in the course. Therefore, you will gain all the essential skills for Health's UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health care and social care providers.

The course guides you to know the procedures for ordering, receiving, administering, storing and disposing of medicines safely. You will explore the steps of obtaining and receiving supplies. You will also learn how drugs are administered and how problems may occur.

Upon completion, you will be able to know the techniques for storing and disposing of the drugs safely and securely.

Who is this course for?

Safe Handling of Medication is suitable for anyone who want to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience and professional skills in the related field. This course is CPD accredited so you don't have to worry about the quality.

Requirements

Our Safe Handling of Medication is open to all from all academic backgrounds and there is no specific requirements to attend this course. It is compatible and accessible from any device including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Tablets etc.

CPD Certificate from Course Gate 

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.

Career path

This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry.


Course Curriculum

Diploma in Safe Handling of Medication

Introduction to Safe Handling of Medicines

00:30:00

Legislation and guidance of medication management

00:30:00

Principles of Safe and Appropriate Handling of Medicines

00:45:00

Medication Risk Assessment Guidance

00:30:00

Consent to Treatment

00:30:00

Handling Medicines in Social Care Settings

01:00:00

Requirements for Specific Services

00:45:00

Levels of Care and Support

00:15:00

Procedure for Handling Medication

00:30:00

The Six Rights of Medication Administration

00:30:00

Covert Administration of Medication

00:30:00

Recording Procedures

00:15:00

Storage of Medication

00:15:00

Transfer and Disposal of Medication

00:30:00

Drug Formulation and Ways of Taking It

01:00:00

Mock Exam

Mock Exam - Safe Handling of Medication

00:20:00

Final Exam

Final Exam - Safe Handling of Medication

00:20:00

Certificate and Transcript

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