Increase your knowledge of medication and how it's managed within a care environment whilst implementing safe medicine handling procedures. We also offer a Medication Awareness course. Click here to take a look.
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Our online Medication Awareness course will teach your staff the correct way to prescribe, check, obtain and dispense medicines whilst being able to identify any reactions a patient may have to them.
The management portal offers complete student oversight, an interactive and fun way to learn for all learning types and a CPD accredited certification is available for digital download after completion.
Do carers handle the administration of their patients' medicine?
Medicines can legally be administered by anyone, as long as it has been prescribed by an appropriate practitioner. Typically the carer will work with the patient to produce a care plan that includes details regarding any medication. However, in care homes, where a carer is responsible for multiple patients, the monitoring and administration of patients medication can be rather complicated. Older people in care homes are among the most vulnerable members of society and their reliance on the care home staff means special attention must be taken where medication is concerned. A combination of complex medical conditions may lead to the need to take multiple medications - with care home residents on average taking 7-8 different kinds.
What regulations exist for the dispensing of medication to patients?
The management and administration of medicines in care homes are currently covered by regulation 13 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities). This states that "The registered person must protect service users against the risks associated with the unsafe use and management of medicines, by means of the making of appropriate arrangements for the obtaining, recording, handling, using, safekeeping, dispensing, safe administration and disposal of medicines used for the purposes of the regulated activity." Compliance with the regulations is monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
What information is recorded regarding the administration of medicine in a care home?
All carers/care providers must keep accurate records relating to the administration of medicine for their patients. This documentation includes information on:
CPD Standards Office accreditation provides credibility to our online courses that just aren't available with other e-learning providers. Via evidence-based accreditation you are ensuring your organisation's standards are high and consistent, as well as offering employees engaging and substantive learning with which to enrich their careers.
More information can be found on the CPD website.
After you have completed your assessment (including a multiple-choice questionnaire), your digital certificate confirming your commitment to high-quality care is sent to the email address used to login as soon as the course is completed.
If you have not received your certificate, please first check your spam box. If it isn't there, please call and we will get this resent.
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