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What you will learn from this course?
- Understand the fundamentals of medication management
- Recognise the importance of medicine management training
- Learn about the important legislation and regulations governing medicine management
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of various medications
- Learn to interpret prescriptions accurately for safe administration
- Ensure proficiency in applying techniques for optimal care
- Understand principles for the safe administration of medicine
- Identify the most common medical errors in the UK
Medicine Management Course for Nurses and AHPs
Did you know that millions of patients are affected by pharmaceutical errors every year? They are frequently the most difficult problem for AHPs and nurses to solve. Our Medicine Management Course is exclusively designed for nurses and AHPs to address this problem.
You will gain a deep understanding of the fundamentals of medication management and its crucial role in healthcare throughout this course. As you progress in the course, you will become more conscious of how to accurately interpret prescriptions and administer medications to protect your patients’ safety. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the legal and regulatory frameworks that control the administration of medications in healthcare.
This extensive course will broaden your knowledge and provide you with the useful skills you need for a fulfilling career in healthcare. You will obtain a useful certification that will enable you to flourish in your position as a nurse or other Allied Health Professional.
Who is this Course for?
- This medicine management course is ideal for registered nurses and midwives
- Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) seeking a deeper understanding of medicine management
- This course is ideal for Nursing associates seeking a deeper understanding of medicine management
- This course is also suitable for Senior health and social care support workers
Entry Requirements
This Medication Management For Nurses has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You can access the course anytime and anywhere from any location. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone and a reliable internet connection.
Assessment
This Medication Management Training assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure.
- Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section.
- In the assessment, the pass mark is 60%.
Advance Your Career
This Medicines Management Course For Pharmacy Technicians will enable you to design your career by entering your chosen job market. Therefore, with your acquired skills and qualifications, your level of proficiency will increase and make you a tough competition in your desired field, enabling you to develop a successful career. However, suppose you’re interested in advancing your career in medicine management. In that case, we recommend you join the Safe Handling of Medicines Course Online and gain the necessary skills along with a recognised certificate.
Recognised Accreditation
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Course Curriculums
In this introductory module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of medication management. Here you will learn about the role of medication management, 5 principles of medication management, medication management and safety tips, tips for the medication management process, what AHP stands for in nursing and more.
In this module, you will understand the importance of medicine management training for nurses and AHPs. Here you will learn about the benefits of medication management, medication management plans and more.
In this module, you will gain insights into the legislation and regulations governing medication management for nurses and AHPs. Here you will learn about various laws regarding medicine management such as the medicines act 1968, misuse of drugs act 1971 and more.
In this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of prescriptions and medicines such as how new medicines are developed, which are over-the-counter and prescription-only medicines, which medicines are for children and more.
In this module, you will understand the administration of medicines. Here you will learn about the 5 rights of medication administration, errors related to 5 rights of medication administration, when actions to be taken for making these errors, the 6 routes of medication administration and more.
This module discusses the methods of administering medication. Here you will learn the methods of supplying and /or acquiring medicines in the community or in a clinical setting, the administration of medicine to patients, administration procedures and more.
This module discusses the different ways of administering medication such as orally, sublingual and buccal routes, inhalation etc. Here you will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques and the unique characteristics of each medication administration route.
From this module, you will learn the principles for the safe administration of medicine, the risk assessment process, safety considerations, safety tips, the consequences of misuse of medicines and more.
This module discusses the errors that can happen in medication management. Here you will learn about the most common medical errors in the UK, errors due to incorrectly prescribed medication, errors in administering of medicine and more.
In this module, you will learn the methods of storing different types of medicines, the things to avoid while storing medicines, and the types of storage for medicine.
This module discusses monitoring dosage systems which is very crucial for nurses and AHPs. Here you will learn about the potential benefits of MCAs, the appropriate use of monitored dosage systems and more.
In this module, you will learn about maintaining records & expiry dates of medicines. You will also learn the minimum lengths of retention of hospital records, the effects of using expired stock, the MAR chart, Key points for storage and expiry dates and more.
In this module, you will learn about the methods of disposing of medication. Here you will also learn various types of waste, ways to reduce waste, why is safe disposal of medication important, when should you dispose of waste medication and more.
In this module, you will engage in various practical exercises related to medication management. Here you will learn to calculate IV flow rate, the formula for calculating millilitres per hour (ml/hour), the formula for calculating drops per minute (gtts/min), how to regulate IV fluids, flow-control devices, general nursing considerations and more.
This concluding module revisits the core principles and key learning points of the course. Here you will reflect on your learning journey, highlighting the most pivotal concepts and their relevance in real life.
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FAQs
Medicine management for Allied Health Professionals involves the effective administration, regulation, and understanding of medications within their scope of practice, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
Absolutely! The course is suitable for both beginners and professionals. It provides a solid foundation and advanced insights for professionals at various experience levels.
Medicine management in healthcare means making sure medicines are handled and given safely to help patients get better, and following rules and guidelines to ensure everyone stays healthy.
The course is typically delivered online through our Study Plexโs learning platform, where you can access all the course materials and assignments at your own pace.
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Definitely, you can enrol for this self-paced online video training course. Once you purchase the course, you will receive your login details via email. As you will receive lifetime access to the login portal, you can complete your course at your convenient time.
Our online courses come with lifetime access and have no time limit for completion. Each course is completely accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as you have a secure internet connection.
Upon successfully completing the course, you can order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill.
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No prior knowledge is essential for this course, making it ideal for beginners. However, a positive attitude toward learning is always an addition.
