Medication and the Elderly – Duration 1/2 Day
Aim:
To provide comprehensive information for carers in the community about medication and the elderly, to ensure safe practice, and to raise awareness and understanding of the common types of medication.
This course will explore and extend participants’ knowledge of Medication of the Elderly in a care setting, and will include:
- Legislation
- Individual responsibilities
- Groups of medication, and their possible side effects
- Methods of administration of medication
- Participants will explore their role in these areas
Objectives:
Having completed the course participants will:
- Have identified common medication and adverse effects.
- Have identified drug interaction and their effect.
- Be able to explain the importance of effective drug administration in the work setting, and their role in that.
- Be able to list the key points of drug administration and the systems available.
- Have an understanding of professional accountability for medication and legal issues.
Assessment & Certification:
Ongoing throughout the day with course participation and role play and assessment exercise. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, on successful completion of the course.
Duration
½ Day