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Train the Trainer: Supporting Medication in Social Care Settings

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Association for Real Change NI

Cost: ARC NI Members £270 | Non-Members £395
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This course aims to support participants in recognising and following the correct ways of supporting the use of medication.

Train the Trainer: Supporting Medication in Social Care Setting (MMR)

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 in 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.

 

Sector:
  • Disability
  • Education/training

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Location

McSweeney Centre
Henry Place
ARC NI Office
BT15 2AY
United Kingdom

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More Information

All ARC NI member bookings must be made online via the Training Section and Training Portal on the new ARC NI website. Your organisation’s nominated training coordinator will have access to the Training Portal to book training for staff. Please note, we will not accept booking forms from members.

We will continue to accept booking forms from our Health & Social Care Trust members (Belfast, Western, South-Eastern, and Northern). These can be submitted as usual to this email address. We aim to set up online booking for Trust members soon. To request a booking form, please contact me.

Non-Members

All non-member bookings must be made online via the Training Section and Training Portal on the new ARC NI website. You will check out as a guest and be required to make immediate payment.

https://arcni.org.uk/training/

The link below will show you a step-by-step to booking online.