Medication Administration

What you'll learn

• Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: Understand the laws and regulations in that govern the safe administration of medication in care settings.
• Types of Medications in Care Homes: Outline various medications typically prescribed in care homes and their intended uses.
• Risks and Side Effects: Identify the potential risks and adverse effects associated with common medications in care homes, including drug interactions
• Methods of Medication Administration: List the various ways medications can be administered, such as orally, topically, through inhalation, and using
• Communication Skills in Medication Administration: Explain the necessary communication skills for interacting with residents, their families, and hea
• Care Professional Responsibilities in Medication Administration: Detail the responsibilities involved in medication administration, including using pa
• Confidentiality and Security in eMAR Systems: Recognize the need to maintain confidentiality and security of resident medication information when usin
• Medication Records and Documentation: Emphasize the importance of accurate medication documentation, including recording medication administration and
• Responding to Medication Errors: Identify and respond appropriately to medication errors or adverse reactions, following protocols for incident repor
• Best Practices in Medication Storage and Disposal: Understand and implement best practices for storing, handling, and disposing of medications, in com
• Covert, PRN, and Time-Critical Medication: Explain the administration of covert, PRN (as needed), and time-critical medications.
• Administering Medication via Enteral Tubes: Discuss the process of administering medication through enteral tubes, including the different types of tu

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