Medication Training

Medication Management for Domiciliary Care

The Safe Handling of Medicines course equips UK health and social care staff with advanced skills for managing and administering medications safely, following legal, ethical, and best practice guidelines.

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).
 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Gain an in-depth understanding of how medicines work, their therapeutic effects, and potential side effects.

  • 02

    Navigate the legal frameworks and ethical principles governing medication management in healthcare settings.

  • 03

    Apply best practices for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of medicines.

  • 04

    Master techniques for accurate medication administration, including calculations and adjustments for specific patient groups.

  • 05

    Develop strategies to minimise medication errors and respond effectively when they occur.

  • 06

    Engage patients in their care through effective communication about their medications, including risks and benefits.

  • 07

    Implement measures to maintain quality control in the medication management process.

Course Contents

  • Introduction to Medicines in Social Care
  • Medicines and Their Names
  • Medication Formulations and Administration
  • Legislations and Guidance
  • Special Considerations in Medication Management
  • Medicine Related Incidents, Errors and Near Misses
  • Ordering, Receiving, Storage, Disposal of medicines
  • Medication Administration
  • Application of Topical Medicines
  • Administering and Managing Oxygen in Care Home
  • Application of Transdermal Patches
  • Medicines Which Require Special Care When Handling
  • ‘When required’ (PRN) Medicines
  • Controlled drugs (CDs)
  • Safety, Record Keeping and Reporting
  • Practical Aspects of Medication Administration
  • Advanced Topics in Medication Management

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course is intended for healthcare professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, and care workers, in health and social care settings who are involved in the handling, administration, or management of medications and wish to enhance their competency to Level 3.

This course will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to manage medications safely and effectively, reducing the risk of errors and improving patient outcomes.

Assessments include a mix of multiple-choice quizzes and scenario-based case studies to evaluate your understanding and application of safe medication handling practices.

The course is organised into seventeen modules, each focusing on a key aspect of medication management, from pharmacology to quality control, allowing for a comprehensive learning experience that builds on foundational knowledge.

Participants should have foundational knowledge of medication handling practices (Level 1 or 2) or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.

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