Overview
This course is designed for individuals that look after residents requiring medication, typically within a care home setting.
Managers of care homes have a responsibility to provide sufficient training to their staff, with this course acting as an effective means of achieving this.
The course should be used as an introduction or refresher alongside practical training.
During the session, users will learn about the risks associated with incorrect medication administration, the legislation and policies surrounding medication, and the techniques for administering it safely.
Users will receive a printable certificate upon completion of this 40 minute course.
Course content
- Policies and the law
- Medication
- Administering medication safely
Duration and pricing
This course takes 40 minutes to complete. For information on pricing for this course, or our cost-saving E-Learning Credits, call us today on 0345 076 2288 or email marketing@ahrconsultants.co.uk.
How it works
All E-Learning courses are delivered via our online Learning Management System (LMS), which is accessible on desktop, laptop, and mobile devices.
You will receive access to the LMS after booking a course.
How to book
Please complete the form below, call 0345 076 2288 or email marketing@ahrconsultants.co.uk.
Medication Awareness for Care Course
Carers and other frontline employees working in care and hospital settings are responsible for handling and administering medication to those in their care. Understanding what that medication is, dosage and how it’s to be administered, handled and safely stored is an essential skill. The safe administration of medication is a key part of any carer’s responsibilities
A medication awareness care course ensures that anyone responsible for administering medication properly understands their responsibilities.
Why is medication awareness for care training important?
The correct handling and administering of medication is a core responsibility for anyone in a front-line caring role. Anyone with the responsibility for medication should undertake a medication awareness course. Alongside key skills such as understanding fluids and nutrition in care, medication awareness is essential for keeping patients and residents safe and healthy.
Medication awareness for care training online
Online medication awareness training in care is an accessible way for anyone to complete high-quality professional training. This highly flexible method of delivery means training can be completed anywhere there is an internet connection. Online training allows busy carers and other professionals to fit a medication awareness course around their other responsibilities.
Why choose AHR?
AHR Consultants are experienced in delivering professional courses that meet the needs of the modern workplace. Our flexible approach makes it easy for your team to access high-quality medication awareness training when they need it. With our record of delivery, we can help you meet your training goals.
Call us on 0345 076 2288, or email us at marketing@ahrconsultants.co.uk, to get started, today!