About this training course

Course duration: 4 hours
Certificate provided by: Orchard Trust
Training delivered: Face-to-face or live webinar

Safe Use of Medication is an essential course for anyone working in Health and Social Care who is prompting, assisting or administering medication to clients. In this course, amongst other things, you will learn about the legislation relevant to the safe handling of medication, common types of medication and their uses, side effects and contraindication, plus techniques to ensure the safe administration of medications.

This long half day course covers:

  • Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication
  • Know about common types of medication and their uses, side effects and contraindications. 
  • Understand procedures and techniques for the administration of medication
  • Be able to prepare for the administration of medication
  • Be able to monitor individuals’ medication

£98 per person

This course can be booked as part of our open course schedule for individuals, or as a closed course for larger groups.

Open training dates

You can search for upcoming training courses below. These workshops are held throughout each month at our various training venues and are available to anyone to book on as individuals. Or, if you’d like to make a booking for a group of learners from just within your own organisation, then please contact us and we will be glad to discuss your needs.

Date
Time
Venue
Cost
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11 October
9.30 – 13.30
The Lodge
£98.00
15 November
9.30-13.30
The Lodge
£98.00

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