Managing Medicines in Care Home – 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.

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.