Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Medication Administration
What does this course cover?
- Understand the required record keeping and audit processes for medication administration
- Understand the roles & rights of service users/service involved in medication administration
- Understand different types of medication
- Understand how to administer medication safely
- Understand how medication is supplied, stored and disposed of
- Understand legislation and guidelines related to medication administration
Course Aim:
Throughout this course you will gain an understanding of the Principles of Medication Administration.
This knowledge only qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their understanding of medication administration and how to handle this safely. Learners will develop knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medicines, medicine related legislation, audit processes and issues of responsibility and accountability.
Your Instructor
Clare has worked in the training and education industry for over 20 years and has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge over this time. Clare is educated to Masters level for Teaching and studied in Nottingham. She loves all animals, especially dogs!
Course Curriculum
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StartWhat are accountability and responsibility and why are they important in medication administration?
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StartWhat are the roles and responsibilities of self and others during the medication administration process?
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StartWays of working to ensure an individual is involved with their own medication administration
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StartConsent and the individual prior to administering medication
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StartEnd of Unit - Understand the roles & rights of service users/service involved in medication administration