Care - Medication Awareness
Course Title:
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)
Award/Accreditation:
Course Duration:
ATS Award
1 Day (7 hours)
Course Suitability:
This training course is suitable for care and nursing homes as well as other environments where medication may be administered. This may include childcare settings, schools, creches, dental surgeries and and practices.
Course Syllabus:
Legal aspects
Documentation and administration
How medication should be stored
Types of medication and how they work
Knowledge of the common adverse reactions
The seven guidelines of administration of medication
Controlled drugs and Oxygen
Avoiding drug errors
Disposal of medication
Qualification Validity:
3 Years
Assessment Method:
Ongoing Trainer Assessment & quiz
Maximum Attentees:
12 Attendees (subject to venue)
Included in Price:
Course hand-out notes - each
Certification
Free ongoing advice & support
Free replacement certificates if lost
Discount on re-certification and other training with ATS
Course Cost:
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