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.