Medication Awareness Training | Online Courses | Flexebee

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Medication training in health and social care is perfect for those who administer medication. Organisations can be seriously affected by medication errors and they’re not as uncommon as you may think. More than 200 million mistakes are made every year in total. Which is why it is so vital for the safety of patients that social care staff are aware of different medications and the types, forms and classifications they possess.

Duration

Dependent on delivery method, this course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level

There are no barriers to entry on this course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification

On completion of this course, either download your certificate or access at a later date online.

Accreditations

This course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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COURSE OUTLINE

The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of medication administering and its risks, as well as the relevant laws and legislation.

The key points covered in this course are:

Classifications of medicine
Legislation
Role and responsibility
Good medication administering
Storing and disposal
Record keeping and information sharing
Your role as described by the CQC

Medication Awareness

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, learners should know and understand the following:

How to understand different classifications of medicine
How to name relevant government legislation regarding medicine
Your responsibilities as a care worker regarding medication
Good medication administering
How to safely store and dispose of medicine
The need for proper record keeping and information sharing
Your role as described by the CQC

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Delivery Methods

Choose how you want this online Medication Awareness training course delivered:

Train anytime and anywhere online via desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile.

Via exclusive or scheduled, live webinars. Alternatively, watch at a convenient time.

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Do part of the course online and the other on-site at a more convenient time.

IT'S EASY TO GET CERTIFIED

Just follow these four simple steps, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work for you and your team.

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Book A Course Select the right online training package via the website, by messaging us or calling.

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Login Once everything has been booked, you will receive login details for you and your staff.

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Complete Course Complete the course you purchased in the delivery method you chose.

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Become Certified Great! Now you're certified and can download the certificates from the portal.

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