Medications Handling and Management
40 1/2 Day Complex Course
This course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive training in the safe handling, administration, and management of medications. It emphasizes best practices to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Course Objectives
- Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities in medication handling and management.
- Learn the principles of safe medication storage, preparation, and administration.
- Gain knowledge of different medication forms, including oral, topical, and injectable.
- Recognize potential side effects and adverse reactions and how to respond appropriately.
- Understand the importance of accurate documentation and record-keeping.
- Learn strategies for reducing medication errors and promoting patient safety.
- Explore the role of patient education in medication adherence and safety.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for nurses, caregivers, and healthcare professionals involved in the administration and management of medications.
Course Format
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Mode: In-person training only
- Assessment: Practical demonstration and written assessment
Certification
Participants will receive a Diabetes, Sugar Monitoring & Insulin Management Certificate upon successful completion, valid for 2 years.
Healthcare Legislations including MHA 1983, MCA 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2008.
