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This course is for anyone who will be supporting or assisting individuals to take their own medication. If your role requires you to administer the medication yourself, then you will need to complete this course and also the second course: Medication - Administration (Part 2) which thankfully is much shorter than this one.
Different types of medication
Different ways medication can be administered
Commonly used medications, what they are used for and common possible side effects
Changes to an individual’s wellbeing that may indicate an adverse reaction to medication
Legal classifications for medication and drugs
Roles and responsibilities for prescribing and dispensing medication
Roles and responsibilities supporting someone with medication in your organisation
Over the counter remedies and supplements
Materials and equipment that can assist in administering medication
Ordering, receiving and collecting medication
Storing medication safely
Principles in supporting the use of medication
Using risk assessments to promote independence in managing medication
Addressing ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication
Promoting hygiene, safety, dignity and active participation
Strategies to ensure medication is used correctly
Reporting medication use and problems
Recording use of medication and any changes
Legislation that governs the use of medication in social care
Policies, procedures and ways of working