Medicines Administration

Safe Administration of Medicines in a Residential, Domiciliary or Foster Care setting.

To provide those responsible for administering medication with knowledge and understanding

of safe working practice within the legal framework.

• Legal Framework / National Minimum Standards

• Drug Classifications/Medication Names

• Principals of Prescriptions and Homely Remedies

• Storage and Safe Disposals

• MAR Charts, including practical exercises

• Adverse Reactions and Allergies

• Medication Errors

• Missed/Refused Medicines