COURSE DESCRIPTION (VIRTUAL & CLASSROOM SESSION AVAILABLE)

This one day  intensive in house course teaches the delegates the skills required to deliver medication awareness in the workplace. The course will boost your confidence in public speaking since there is 15 minute micro teach from each delegate, . The course will help your organisation meet the necessary recommendations from the CQC and other bodies in terms of compliance. This course is designed for those responsible for the training and development of care staffs. Prior to the course date delegates will receive instructions and template required to design the 15 minute micro teach.

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion delegates will gain knowledge, skills, strategies and understanding on delivering medication awareness course. Delegates will have the chance to carry out a 15 minute micro teach on any topic relating to medication management.They will also receive train the trainer certificate which is valid for 3 years. In addition they will receive an accredited level 3 trainer qualification certificate from Highfield Qualifications if they opt for this qualification.

TEACHING ELEMENTS

• Different Teaching methods
• Different Learning styles
• How to give Feedback
• How to Evaluate or assess learners
• Various Ice breaking Techniques
• Different Presentation skills and resources

COURSE MATERIALS

• Course Handouts
• Lesson Plan Template
• Feedback and Evaluation Templates
• How to Design and Deliver Effective Training Workbook

LEARNING OUTCOME

• Legislation / The Law and Medicines
• Classification of Medication
• Directions of Medicines
• Legal categories of Medication
• Types of Medicines
• Prescriptions / PRN
• Roles, Responsibilities & Boundaries
• Safe handling of Medication
• Safe practice in Administration of Medicines
• The Five Rights of Administration
• Self Administration
• Homely Remedies
• Topical Medicines
• Inhalers
• Anti-coagulant therapy
• Reactions to Medicine
• Storage
• Unwanted Medication
• Side Effects of Medication
• Record Keeping
• Practical Demonstrations and Assessment

NB: There is an option to enrol on a level 3 trainer qualification which is an Ofqual qualification accredited by Highfield Qualification. This will require an additional day at an extra cost for the registration and certification. The cost for this level 3 trainer qualification is £350.00.
(This course is delivered in house. The minimum number required for us to run this course is 8. The maximum required in any given course is 12 subject to Covid protocol. For course pricing call us on 0203 291 3743 or email us at info@unicaresupport.com)