Medication in Care

Who is the course aimed at?

Healthcare assistants

COVID-19

Please ensure that all Learners attending training at our venue(s) are aware of the following:

• All learners must verbally confirm they have no symptoms of COVID-19 . Should a learner exhibit symptom(s) of COVID-19, or confirm they have symptoms but have not tested, then Partners in Care will provide a test kit at no cost to the learner’s employer to be carried out before entrance to the building is confirmed. If a learner has symptoms but can provide evidence of a negative test taken on the morning of the course, this will be sufficient to allow entrance.

What does the course cover?

• Demonstrate knowledge of safe medicines management in your organisation
• Describe potential causes for medication errors and ways to reduce the risk
• Explain storage and record keeping requirements
• Understand the principles of a “Person centred” approach to medicines management
• Understand the legal responsibilities and good practice guidance