Medication Administration

Medication Administration Training

Medication can be dangerous when misused but when used effectively is a very powerful tool to alleviate symptoms and improve or prolong a persons life.

Healthcare professionals are not only responsible for the safe delivery of medication but also upholding dignity, encouraging independence and respecting choices the service user/patient makes.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Medication Administration training is an excellent refresher course for healthcare professionals with the responsibility of receiving, storing, administering and disposing of medication.

Certification Validity

1 (One) Year

Overall Objectives

Identify relevant legislation
Understand the 8’R’s of medication administration
Recognise common medication
Understand the importance of record keeping
Identify prescribed medication
Understand common errors that can occur

COURSE BENEFITS

Certificate lasts for 1 year!
Reduce the likelihood of errors made whilst administering medicine
Delivers key information to enhance user/ patient care

Course Contents

Legislation
The 8 rights of medication administration
Classification and types of medication
Routes into the body
Maintaining records
Prescribing medication
Types and reasons for errors
Storing and disposing of medication
Self-administration and supporting independence
Contra indications, allergies and overdoses
Monitoring dosage systems
Medication calculations

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