Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines
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What's Included in the Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines Course?
This online Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation and much more.
Course Content
- Introduction to the course
- Terminology explained
- The roles of those involved, legislation and licensing
- Groups of medicines
- Levels of support and routes of entry
- Infection Control and equipment for dispensing
- Label interpretation, record keeping and The Seven Rights
Course Duration
60 - 90 Minutes
Accreditation
CPD Approved
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