Managing Medicines in Social Care Course

Description

Course details

Managing Medicines in Social Care Online Training Overview

This course will give an overview of recommendations for good practice on processes and systems for managing medicines in care home facilities for adults, young people, and children.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn

Managing Medicines in Social Care Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

 

• Understand the development and review of policies for safe and effective use of medicines in care homes
• Describe how to support residents in making informed decisions
• Describe accurate medication record keeping
• Understand the principles of safeguarding

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Managing Medicines in Care Home – Course Introduction
• Person-Centred Care
• Involving Others
• Safeguarding
• Safe and Effective Use of Medicines
• Supporting Informed Decisions
• Medicines and Capacity
• Mental Capacity Act in Practice
• Sharing Information about Medicines
• Accurate Records
• Identifying Medicines-related Problems
• Safeguarding and Incidents
• Safeguarding Investigations
• Medicines Reconciliation
• Medicines Reconciliation and Transfers
• Medication Review
• Carrying Out a Medication Review
• When Medicines are Prescribed
• Ordering Medicines
• Receiving, Storing, and Disposing of Medicines
• Helping Residents Look After Medicines
• Administering Medicines to Residents
• Medicines When Required
• Covert Administration
• Diversity, Equality, and Language

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Managing Medicines in Social Care free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Managing Medicines in Social Care training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers
• Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport and volunteers

Managing Medicines in Social Care FAQ

Managing Medicines in Social Care Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Managing Medicines in Social Care course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Managing Medicines in Social Care course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Managing Medicines in Social Care course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Managing Medicines in Social Care certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Managing Medicines in Social Care course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Managing Medicines in Social Care course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Managing Medicines in Social Care course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Managing Medicines in Social Care course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Managing Medicines in Social Care course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Managing Medicines in Social Care course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.