Medicine Administration for Carers

Who is the course for?

This course is primarily for care workers in residential care home and nursing home services in the UK. It will be also be of interest to other people working in adult care services including those working in sheltered housing, supported living services, extra care housing services, adult placement homes and other residential care services.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1- Introduction to Medicines

Identifying different types of medicines found in care settings

Considering laws and guidance associated with medicines in care settings

Week 2 – Residential Care

Considering the ‘Right Resident’, the ‘Residents Right to Refuse’ and the ‘Right Route’ of administration

Identifying special circumstances for crushing tablets before administration

Outlining the principles of good glove hygiene and oral hygiene of residents

Week 3 – Medicines Management

Ensuring the ‘Right Medicine’, ‘Right Dose’ and ‘Right Time’ in relation to administering medicines to residents

Accurately measuring liquid and topical doses of medicines

Considering safe medicines storage

Upon completion of the three weeks, and successfully passing the short assessment at the end of the course, you will receive a certificate.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Engage the 6 R’s of safe medicine administration for residents at your care setting

Apply your knowledge of the policy and guidance on covert administration of medicines in appropriate instances

Demonstrate good hand hygiene and knowledge of good oral hygiene for your residents

Identify ways in which you can involve the resident in making shared decisions about their medicines

Assess, monitor, administer and review medicines so that residents are receiving medicines in an appropriate form

Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the resident’s medication needs are met