Medication Administration Assessment in the Community

Description

This course provides delegates with the skills, knowledge and confidence to carry medication administration and assessments, by firstly gaining the knowledge on the topic they will assess (Medication administration at level 3).  It supports delegates to understand the assessment process and how to confidently apply these into their working practices, ensuring that carers are fully assessed and mentored to deliver compliance of this task within the community, providing quality and consistent approach to customer care. The content can be modified to meet organisations specific policies if a closed course is requested.

Course content

• Recognising the different types of medication
• Know the relevant legislation and regulatory compliance relating to the use, storage, safe disposal and administration of medication.
• Importance of following company policies and procedures
• Following SAFE hygiene practices
• Describe the importance of accurate, timely completion of all documentation including the Medication Administration Records (MAR) Charts to include near misses’ errors and refusals
• Know the confidentiality requirements under GDPR.

Assessment element

• Understanding the assessment process (Medication administration) 
• Preparing to assess team members performance
• Carrying out assessments in a safe and ethical way
• Assessing team members performance
• Risk assessment and safe system of work
• Identifying evidence sources for assessment
• Mentoring in a way to support carers buy in
• Recording systems
• Giving feedback of outcomes of assessment decisions and support delegates as required to modify actions 

To support impact on outcomes of learning, all delegates are supported to create a clear action plan to support application of learning. 

Handouts

Delegates will be provided with key pieces of information and asked to take notes so as to encourage and enable them to modify/create their own bespoke session based on their audience needs and learning styles. They will be supported throughout the session to do this.

Assessment

Each delegate will complete a competence assessment during the session. Anyone requesting the competence assessment to be completed outside of the course booking dates will be charged £49.00.

On successful completion of the assessment, the certificate will be issued. Dates for the assessment are on a mutually agreed basis. 

Course Validation

All Train the Trainer course certificates are valid for two years, and it is recommended that delegates complete one day refresher before the end of the validation.