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Safe Handling of Medicines (F): e-learning training course

This short e-learning course comprises two easy-to-follow units: an introduction and a study unit. The basics of ordering, receiving, administering, storing and disposing of medicines safely form the core of the learning with material covering record-keeping and a change of pharmacy also included.

Topics include:

• Changing to another pharmacy
• Variation of dose by phone
• Residential settings and domiciliary services
• Refusals, mistakes and adverse reaction
• Self-administration of medicines.

Learning Objectives: at the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify the processes and procedures for obtaining and receiving supplies
• Explain how drugs are administered and how problems may occur
• Describe how to store and dispose of drugs safely and securely
• State the principles underpinning the proper administration of medication
• Outline the principal legal aspects of handling medicines.

The learning outcomes from this course may also contribute to nationally recognised vocational qualifications.