Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines
This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines.
It then goes into detail about the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation and much more.
Who is this course for?
This online Introduction to Safe Handling of Medicines training course should be completed by those who work in community health and social care services, including:
Domiciliary care workers
Home caregivers
Community healthcare assistants
Support workers
Care assistants.
Course Modules
Introduction to the course
Terminology explained
The roles of those involved, legislation and licensing
Groups of medicines
Levels of support and routes of entry
Infection Control and equipment for dispensing
Label interpretation, record keeping and The Seven Rights
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Overview
This course also covers the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation and much more.
Price UK (EX VAT)
Duration
£20.00
60 minutes
Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines