Level 3 Medication Train the Trainer
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Overview
Our Level 3 Medication Train the Trainer course is designed to enable those attending to confidently train their in-house teams. During the course delegates will receive expert tuition from our team of experienced Trainers. Having recently been updated this course now also includes support to monitor the competency of those administering medication.
Attendees will learn how to deliver our own medication course, with a view to them using our materials in their own internal delivery post training. Every person attending will also be assessed delivering a short micro teach to achieve a formal sign off of competence.
Benefits of having an in house Trainer
- Improve the quality of care provided
- Reassurance of having attended an externally accredited course
- Flexibility to train small groups as and when needed
- Reduce costs by removing the reliance on external providers
What do delegates receive?
- Training to deliver our own accredited materials
- Trainer notes
- Presentations
- Delegate workbook
- Videos to support delivery
- Certificate templates
- Periodic material updates
- Ongoing support from our Training Team
Objectives
By the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Explain which laws impact medication and how
- Discuss the different types of medication
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the principles and rights of medication
- Understand the routes of entry and formats
- Explain how to document medication in different formats
- Explain why a person-centered approach is vital to administering medication and how to identify side effects
- Discuss common medication errors and what to do if they are made
- Explain the different roles and responsibilities of other professionals
- Demonstrate how to monitor competency of medication administration and give feedback
Course Content
- Medication legislation and guidelines
- Levels of support and controlled drugs
- Principles of medication
- The 8 rights of medication
- Routes of entry
- Side effects
- Documentation
- Common medication errors
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Competency in medications administration
- How to plan a training session
- Observed assessment of delivery
