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Administration of Medication: Children and Young People

This Foundation level Administration of Medication online training has been written for adults that work in the care industry with Children and Young People. The course raises awareness and gives an insight into the legislation that relates to Medication Administration and the safe handling of medications.

Sold By: Think Tank Academy

Description

Online Course Overview

The 7 rights of Medication Administration are discussed in depth to embed good practice within the workplace. Record keeping and the importance of this is highlighted, along with templates of two different types of MAR charts, the details that are on a MAR chart and why they are there. The importance of checking labels and medication leaflets and why an individual should have knowledge of what the medication is/does before they are administering it. Information around the Storing and disposing of medication to ensure health and safety guidelines can be adhered to is included in the course. Allergies and adverse reactions are incorporated along with the responsibility of support staff should there be concerns about a potential reaction, along with the importance of supporting individuals with self-administration. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive

Audience:

Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Care and Support Centre Practitioners, Support Workers, and Nursing Staff who work with Children.

Learning objectives

  • Safe handling of medication.
  • The 7 R’s.
  • Different types of medication.
  • Routes into the body.
  • Record keeping.
  • Storing and disposing of medication.
  • How to handle errors.
  • Allergies/Adverse reactions.
  • Self-administration.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements

Course assessment and certification

The candidate must pass the final assessment, however if failed the course content can be revisited and the final assessment re-attempted. On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available.

Additional information

Access Duration: 12 months

Accreditation/Endorsements: Continuing Professional Development Accreditation Service (CPD)

Audio: Yes

Available for immediate enrolment: Yes

Completion Criteria: Pass Final Test, Visit All Pages

Course Duration in Minutes: 45

Course Publisher: Think Tank Academy

Language: English

Level: Professional Development

Suitable Devices: PC, Tablet & Phone

Video: Yes

You will be able to access the course for 12 months.

£24.00

£20.00 excluding VAT

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