Handling Medication in Social Care Settings
Course Aim:
The course aim is to provide essential knowledge and understanding of handling medication in Social Care Settings
Who Should Attend?
The course is aimed at any individual that requires medication handling awareness at work.
Course Content:
- Principles of care
- Legislation
- Self medication & assisted medication
- Safe Handling
- Teamwork
Objectives:
- Knowing how to store, distribute and dispose of medication are key skills for all staff involved in handling medication yet many care homes are failing to provide good service in this area. All the learning outcomes in the Knowledge and Skills set issued by Skills For Care are covered in this course.