The course includes:
- The law & regulations including CQC, all about drugs and medicines & their journey through the body and how they work.
- The common side effects & adverse drug reactions,
- The administration of topical medicines e.g. eye, ear and nose drops, inhalers, patches, Personal products,
- Homely remedies
- The 6 Rights of Administration including record keeping,
- Self-administration,
- Covert medication and the use of monitored dosage systems.
- It also covers the role of home care support staff and the assessment of need.