Thursday 20th & Friday 21st January 2022 | 10am-4pm
Trainer: Suzanne McStravick
Method of Delivery: Virtual via Zoom
Maximum participants: 14
Supporting Medication in Social Care settings supports participants to recognise and follow the correct ways of supporting the use of medication. All the training material used meets the Knowledge learning outcomes of the QCF unit ‘HSC 3047 Support use of medication in Social Care’. Each participant completing the two-day course will have refreshed their own knowledge and understanding of the training pack learning outcomes and have a comprehensive training pack to deliver in house training.
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:
- understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings
- understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication is social care settings
- explore the common types of medication and their use
- understand techniques for administering medication
- know the process for receiving, storing and disposing of medication supplies safely
- know how to promote the rights of the individual and support use of medication
- know how to record and report on the use of medication.
Cost: ARC Member £260 | Non-Member £395
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.