Medication - Residential Care

The course covers

·  Classification of medicines    

· Labels and prescriptions

· Strengths and dosage

· Routes of administration

· How medicines work

· Homely household remedies

· Care staff responsibilities

· Records and disposal

· Self medication

· Medication policies and procedures

· Side effects

· Dangerous combinations and emergency situations

· The importance of company policy

Full course handout provided

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