Managing Medicines in Social Care – Course Introduction

Course Description:

This course will give an overview of recommendations for good practice on processes and systems for managing medicines in care home facilities for adults, young people, and children.

Course Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the development and review of policies for safe and effective use of medicines in care homes
• Describe how to support residents in making informed decisions
• Describe accurate medication record keeping
• Understand the principles of safeguarding

Target Audience:

Health and social care workers working in care home facilities

Course Requirements:

Participants must complete all learning modules and pass the multiple-choice course assessment.

Core Clinical Framework:

This course meets the outcomes of the framework.