Qualification Number: 50029253

The Programme

OCNW - Certificate in the Administration of Medicines is a 60 GLH programme. The learning materials are designed to support a blended learning approach (some face to face, group work and some distance learning). The materials come complete with all assessments. A comprehensive tutor pack is also included.

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Delivering the Programme

Contact OCNW – West Lodge, Quernmore Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JT  Tel 01524845056 for submission details.

Why choose this programme?

This programme is aimed at those employees who have the responsibility for the control and administration of medicines to service users in a care setting.

Unit 1

Monitoring and Storing Medication

In this unit candidates gain factual awareness and an understanding of the legislation and policies used to promote good practice when administering medications to individuals in a healthcare setting. They will also gain an understanding of the common types of medication and how they should be stored.

Unit 2

Administering Medication

In this unit candidates learn how to apply standard precautions, select, check and prepare medication according to the relevant records and how to safely administer the medication following prescribed instructions. You will learn how to select and prepare the appropriate route for administering the medication. You will learn how to monitor the effects of medicationon an individual and the side effects associated with common medicines.

Cost

1-100 [Students] = £50 [Cost per book]

101-300 [Students] = £45 [Cost per book]

300+ [Students] = £40 [Cost per book]

Training and Development

Cable Educational Ltd is happy to provide full training on any of our programmes, this is usually offered without charge to purchasers of our materials. We are also happy to work with colleges to develop distance learning models, procedures, and paperwork which meet audit requirements. For further information, please contact Andrew Sellers or Kim at Cable Educational Ltd on (01723) 890351 or email kim@cableeducational.com

*Cable only charge hotel and travel expenses