Medication Training and Management

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage medication administration safely and effectively.

It covers a wide range of medication types, routes of administration and the responsibilities involved in ensuring patient safety. By focusing on best practices and potential risks, this course prepares attendees to handle medication management with confidence and care.

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Minimising Medication Errors:

Understanding the 7 Rs: Right person, Right time, Right medication, Right route, Right dose, Right date and the Right to decline.

Identifying and understanding errors involving different types of medications and methods to prevent them.

Blood-Clot Prevention Medication:

Discuss the types of medication that prevent blood clots and their importance in patient care.

Course Elements:

Understanding Medication Types and Routes:

Intravenous (Veins)

Intramuscular (through muscle)

Subcutaneous (into the subcutaneous layer, the deepest part of the skin)

Buccal (absorbed via the lining of the cheeks)

Per Vaginal and Per Rectum administration

Transdermal patches

Instillation (through the nose, eyes and ears)

Topical applications (creams and ointments)

Ingestion (oral intake)

Inhalation (oxygen and medications)

Sublingual (under the tongue)

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)

Team Involvement:

Understanding the roles of different healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care and the importance of collaboration.

Complementary and Homeopathic Medicines:

Exploring how these can interact with prescription medications and the precautions that need to be taken.

Policies and Legislation:

A review of the policies and legislation that govern the administration and management of an individual’s medications.

Controlled Medications:

Types and purposes, including Dexamphetamine, Buprenorphine, Ketamine, Morphine, Methadone, Alfentanil, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Pregabalin and Gabapentin.

Discussing potential side effects and how age, toxicity, time, expiry and storage can affect medication safety.

Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medications:

Best practices for safely disposing of unwanted medications.

Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Understanding the MAR as a legal document and its importance in medication administration.

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