Medication Awareness and Competency Sign-Off

Face to Face Training

Total: £850.00(Exc VAT)
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Course Title:  Medication Awareness and Competency Sign off

Course length

6 Hours

Maximum number to attend

Maximum of 6 delegates for competency sign off 

This course is aimed at all staff involved with administering medication. The course begins with an overview of relevant legislation and guidance and provides awareness around administering medication as well as storage of medication. During the afternoon session, delegates (maximum of 6) will be assessed for competency by participating in a role play for administration of medication.  The remainder of the group will complete a Medication Workbook Assessment whilst waiting for their individual assessment.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Laws and Legislation

Understand the relevant laws and legislation applicable to medication administration and how these directly apply to care staff. 

Administration of Medication and Labelling

Identify how to administer

Check medication against MAR sheet

Running out of Medication

Understand what to do:

During GP hours

Outside GP hours

British National Formulary (BNF)

Discuss in what circumstances BNF is used.

Infection Control

Identify the importance of:

Hand hygiene with regards to administering medication.

Consent and Capacity

The importance of consent

Convert Medication

 

Taking delivery of Medication

Discuss process of documenting delivering of medication.

Actions taken if medication cannot be accepted

Base Levels

Have an understanding of the importance of base levels; be able to identify a change in an individual’s condition and record/report appropriately.

Record Keeping

Medication Administration Record Information that must be included

Recording information conforming to the Data Protection Act.

Common Medications

(this will be specific to each service provider common medications will be identified at the start of the training session)

Identify medications used:

Indications

Contra indications

Side effects

Usual dosage

Medication Competency Sign off

(Maximum 6 delegates for sign off)

Complete medication work book

Assessment for competency in administering medication by Registered Nurse. 

Signed competency documented will be provided to the on-site Manager.


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