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Safe Handling and Administration of Medication Course Staffordshire

safe handling and administration of medication training courses west midlands and staffordshire

 

About this course

Our safe handling and administration of medication, provides learners with a basic knowledge of medication and the understanding of safe practice with storing, recording and administering medication to an individual in the care setting. Ideal for any care professionals.

This course is packed full of practical activities alongside the theory to keep learners interacting and engaged whilst remaining fun, relaxed and informative.

Safe Hands Training regularly run open courses across Staffordshire and the wider area that you can book yourself or employees on to, or alternatively if you prefer, we can do ‘in- house’ training at your own place of work or a suitable external location anywhere in the country.

Course information

Maximum delegates : 16 people

Duration : 1 day 09.30 – 15.30

Certification valid for : 2 years (annual update recommended)

Prices from £400.00 inclusive to include In-house training and certification for up to 16 people.

Please call for open course dates and prices

Aims and Course content

  • Understanding of current Regulations and legislation for handling, administering and safe storage of medication
  • Understanding of roles and responsibilities when administering medication
  • Understand the risks involved with medication, and the importance of reporting an error
  • Understanding of the medication process from prescribing to administering
  • Understanding of common side effects and the importance of observation
  • Know how to safely store and dispose of medication
  • Confidently handle medication and clearly keep records of administration including MAR charts