Course Aims

This course is designed to highlight the types of medication that employees are likely to come across in the work life and how these are classified as well as what legislation exists in relation to these medicines. It will cover the roles and responsibilities that different people have when using medication and good practice for supplying, storing and disposing of medication. Finally it will cover the safe administration of medicines, what to do when problems arise and the need for sound documentation and record keeping.

Learning Outcomes

• State different types of medication and their classifications.
• Understand medications and prescriptions.
• Supply, storage and disposal of medication.
• Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication.
• Record keeping and audit process for medication.
• Highlight what the law says in relation to medication.
• Understand different people’s responsibilities .