Safe Administration of Medication - Foundation

New and existing care workers and other practitioners working in the health and social care settings.

By the end of this module, you will:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities in medication management in social care settings
• Know about common types of medication and their use
• Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely
• Understand techniques for administering medication
• Be able to record and report on the use of medication
• Know how to promote the rights of the individual when managing medication
• Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings