Trainer: Suzanne McStravick
Method of Delivery: Virtual via Zoom
Maximum participants: 14
Ongoing education, training and development of staff who will be responsible for safe practice in handling, administering and managing medication is a critical area of work in social care settings. This refresher training provides an opportunity to update knowledge, skills and understanding of policy, legislation and good practice to ensure practical support to staff with a responsibility for supporting medication in line with social care principles and values.
This course will be delivered in line with RQIA standards, specifically the standard relating to the management of medicines which states that ‘The management of medicines is in accordance with legislative requirements, professional standards and DHSSPS guidance’.
By the end of the course learners will:
- have updated knowledge on current legislation framework for the use of medication in social care settings
- have explored case studies to reflect on codes of practice in relations to the use of medication is social care settings
- have had an opportunity for shared learning on effective training practice
- have had an opportunity to design a refresher half day session for the work place.
Please note: Learners must have completed the full two-day course or 1 day refresher within the last 2 years.
Cost: ARC Member £125 | Non-Member £199
Booking Arrangements To secure a place complete and return a booking form to [email protected]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & GUIDANCE TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSES
Quality Assurance
ARC NI’s approach to new learners seeking train the trainer courses are required to undertake the full 2-day course; a refresher must then be in place before the 2-year anniversary to safeguard against any significant changes and to remind learners of the key points.
Please note it is the learner’s responsibility to ensure they refresh this training within the required timeframe. If it falls outside the required timeframe the learner may be required to repeat the full 2-day training
Guidance on Train the Trainer Meds And Staff’s Competence In Administering Medication
The Train the Trainer Meds course is for trainers to be able to deliver the knowledge only aspect of administering medication to staff.
In order for the trainer to assess the staff’s competence in administering medication the trainer must check the staff member 3 TIMES in 3 DIFFERENT situations. If the person makes a mistake or error, they have to STOP administering medication until they have completed the one-day course again.
The overall responsibility for administering medication is the responsibility of the Registered Manager. If the Registered Manager does not regularly administer medication, they should delegate the knowledge and competency training to someone else in the organisation, however, as already stated the overall responsibility is the Registered Manager.