Introduction to Safe Handling of Medicines in Social Care an Inspired Training Company Accredited Programme

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Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines
A recent CSCI report indicated that many care providers fail to consistently meet the regulations on safe handling of medication, with serious consequences for many service users. This course is designed to provide an introduction to different medication and how it is dealt with safely within different care settings. It meets much of the Skills for Care Knowledge Set for medication and the requirements regarding medication in the Common Induction Standards.

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

· Describe policies and procedures relating to the safe handling of medicines.

· Recognise the different types of medicines.

· Identify safe practice when administering and handling medicines

· Identify how to monitor and report changes.

Duration
The course lasts approximately four hours.

Dates & Venues
You can join a scheduled course with the Inspired Training Company at a location and time that best suits your needs. Larger groups or companies may wish to host their own course at their premises or another venue at time and location more suitable to their particular needs. Click the picture below to view the calendar.

Payment
You can book your place now by ordering on line using our secure checkout. Places on courses are allocated on booking and confirmed by email. Alternatively contact us by email or phone for further help booking your course.

£30.00 (excluding vat)

Discounts apply for group bookings of more than 10 per course.

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