Handling Medication for Registered Nurses - Key Topics

This online course provides comprehensive training for nurses on safe medication handling, administration, and legal compliance. Ideal for UK healthcare workers, agencies, and locums.

  • The 5 Rights of Medication Administration

  • NMC Standards for Medicines Management

  • Drug Calculations

  • Routes of Administration

  • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

  • Legal Requirements for Nurses

  • Documentation and Record-Keeping

  • Medication Errors and Patient Safety

  • Controlled Drugs

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Master the 5 Rights of Medication Administration: Confidently apply the "5 Rights" (right patient, drug, dose, route, and time) to ensure accurate medication delivery.

  • Develop Professional Judgement and Accountability in Medication Handling: Understand your responsibilities and the legal framework surrounding medication administration, including NMC Standards and relevant legislation.

  • Confidently Perform Drug Calculations: Accurately calculate medication dosages to ensure patient safety and minimize errors.

  • Administer Medication via Various Routes: Learn safe and effective techniques for administering medication through different routes, including oral, topical, and injections.

  • Understand and Apply the Misuse of Drugs Act: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its implications for nurses, including the classification of controlled drugs and their legal requirements.

  • Promote Patient Safety and Wellbeing: Prioritize patient safety by mastering medication management techniques and adhering to best practices.

Why Choose This Course?

ACI Training & Consultancy is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare training in the UK, known for our expert-led courses, up-to-date content, and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences.

  • Easy-to-Complete Online Course: Access the course on any device - computer, tablet, phone, iPad, or iPhone - at your own pace and convenience

  • Comprehensive and Up-to-Date: Covers all essential aspects of medication handling, incorporating the latest NMC Standards and legislation

  • Developed by Experts: Designed by experienced healthcare professionals with extensive knowledge of medication management

  • Interactive Learning: Includes engaging activities and quizzes to reinforce learning and test your knowledge

  • Certification: Receive a certificate upon successful completion to demonstrate your competency in medication handling

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    2. Course (PDF)

    3. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • It is important that all Registered Nurses regularly familiarise themselves with their role and responsibility as a healthcare practitioner in regards to administration of medication.

  • This course refreshes our knowledge on medicines management and administration, looks at the legislation and codes of practice with which we must comply and also examines those medicines that require careful monitoring.

  • Complaints due to medication errors are on the increase and at the end of the course we have concentrated on drug calculation exercises.

  • Some employers/agencies require this as mandatory - please check with your employer/agency if you are required to do this course before making a purchase.

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