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Updated: 28 Mar 2025
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Medication Training
Updated: 28 Mar 2025
Updated: 28 Mar 2025
3214 People Recommended
Duration Minimum 30 mins
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The Medication Management for Domiciliary Care course is tailored for caregivers working in home care settings to ensure the safe, effective, and person-centred management of medications. This training aligns with UK guidelines, including the standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
The course covers key aspects of medication management, including legal and ethical responsibilities, safe administration practices, accurate record-keeping, and recognising and responding to medication errors. It also emphasises the importance of supporting service users' independence by enabling safe self-administration and promoting informed decision-making.
Participants will explore topics such as needs assessment, managing medications for individuals with complex conditions, and safe disposal practices. By the end of this course, caregivers will be equipped to enhance service user safety and well-being while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks and delivering high-quality domiciliary care.
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Learning Outcomes.
By the end of this course,participants will be able:
To understand and apply UK legal and regulatory requirements for medication management in domiciliary care.
To administer medications safely, adhering to the "Six Rights" of medication administration and best practices.
To identify and respond to medication errors and adverse drug reactions appropriately, ensuring timely reporting and prevention.
To support service user autonomy by promoting safe self-administration and informed decision-making.
To maintain accurate documentation and clear records to meet legal and ethical standards.
To implement safe and environmentally compliant disposal practices for unused or expired medications.
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Contents.
01
Introduction to Medication Management in Domiciliary Care
Roles, responsibilities, and benefits for service users.
03
Principles of Medication Safety
Accuracy, communication, and accountability in managing medications.
05
Safe Administration of Medicines
Adherence to best practices, error prevention, and the "Six Rights."
08
Record Keeping and Documentation
Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant records.
06
Supporting Service User Independence
Promoting autonomy through safe self-administration practices.
09
Responding to Medication Errors
Identifying, reporting, and preventing future errors.
02
Legal and Ethical Frameworks
UK legislation and regulatory compliance in medication practices.
04
Service User Needs and Consent
Assessing individual requirements and obtaining informed consent.
07
Special Considerations
Managing medications for service users with specific needs, such as dysphagia.
This course equips domiciliary caregivers with the knowledge and skills to manage medications responsibly and effectively, ensuring the safety, autonomy, and well-being of service users. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance, safe practices, and strategies to promote service user independence, fostering trust and quality care in home care settings.
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