Course Overview

LEARNING AIM(S)

This course aims to enable you…

• To understand the administration, record keeping, safe storage and disposal of medication within your role as a Domiciliary Care Worker
• To understand your role and responsibilities as a care worker with respect to the joint ERYC and ERYCCG medication policy
• To be aware of Legislation and Guidance governing medication management

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the administration of medication within your role.
• Identify the correct recording of medication administration.
• List key legislation and guidance.
• Discuss the joint ERYC and ERY Place (formerly ERYCCG) policy for Community Services.
• Consider the issue of consent, independence and capacity.
• Explain what you would do if you had any concerns over medication.
• Discuss medication errors.
• The virtual training will also include discussions based on your knowledge so far and there will be opportunities to apply your learning in practice based scenario activities.

DURATION: 

 3.5  hours