Safe Handling of Medications Course

"Jeff Doidge, who worked for Bullfinch Equipment has on several occasions delivered sessions on LPG, the use and safety aspects of equipment used on this site."
Jim Bushell, Tutor of Plumbing & Gas

Raising awareness around the issues of medicines

By the end of the session learners will be able to:

State the legislation that applies to handling and control of medicines within care environment
Identify the difference between POMs and NON-POMs
State who is able to administer medicines to a service user and under what circumstances
Describe storage facilities applicable to medicines in the care home
Discuss strategies for maintaining correct administration and documentation
State actions to take if a service user refuses medication
Explain actions to take should an error in administration occur
Describe actions taken with medicines of deceased service users or if they leave a care home

Guided Learning Hours - 3 Hours

Certificate of Attendance