This training is delivered face-to-face at the ARC NI office and over 2 consecutive days.

Please ensure you are available to attend both days; missing either day will result in not gaining certification.

Supporting Medication in Social Care settings supports participants to recognise and follow the correct ways of supporting the use of medication. All the training material used meets the Knowledge learning outcomes of the QCF unit ‘HSC 3047 Support use of medication in Social Care’. Each participant completing the two-day course will have refreshed their own knowledge and understanding of the training pack learning outcomes and have a comprehensive training pack to deliver in house training.

This course will be delivered in line with RQIA standards, specifically the standard relating to the management of medicines which states that ‘The management of medicines is in accordance with legislative requirements, professional standards and DHSSPS guidance’.

By the end of the course learners will:

• understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings
• understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication is social care settings
• explore the common types of medication and their use
• understand techniques for administering medication
• know the process for receiving, storing and disposing of medication supplies safely
• know how to promote the rights of the individual and support use of medication
• know how to record and report on the use of medication.

PLEASE NOTE - Joining instructions for this training will be sent to learners approximately one week in advance of the training.