Course Content 

This course show you how to manage and administer medication correctly in any care setting for children and young people. 

 

The course covers: 

 

• How to follow best practice for the safe administration of medication. 

• Identifying types of medications, including their forms and methods of administration. 

• Recognising and apply the "6 Rights" on a pharmacy label. 

• Evaluating the label of an over-the-counter medication. 

• Procedures for safely administering and storing medication. 

• Identifying common medication side effects. 

• What to do if a severe reaction is suspected. 

• Consent and Gillick competence 

• How to accurately complete a Medication Administration Record (MAR) 

This course can also be tailored to the needs of your team.

Delegates:   Up to 12

 

Assessment: Ongoing observation and end of session activity.  Each delegate will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

 

Cost: Competitively priced and details are available upon request.

 

Requirements:  In order to gain the most out of the sessions, we request that the delegates remain on the course throughout and, where possible, a quiet area be allocated to save distraction.

This course is designed for personal development. It does not provide a regulated qualification.