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Medication

Gain an understanding of the Boots Monitored Dosage System.

Course Introduction


This is a generic theory session delivered to all staff at the beginning of their medication administration competency training. This session will give staff an understanding of the Boots Monitored Dosage System (MDS) used within the houses.

Price available on request
Course Length: 3 Hours
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Course Objectives


  • Safe management of medication.
  • Record keeping.
  • Procedures for the Administration of medicines.
  • Controlled drugs and legislation.
  • Different types of medication.
Your Instructor

Gillian Buxton


After graduating from University Gillian taught outdoor education for over 10 years and since 1999 she has worked at the Community of St Anthony and St Elias, an organisation which works to promote the independence of service users, mostly from the mental health sector, all of a very challenging nature. She has worked as both Support Worker, Registered Manager and Training Manager. She qualified as a General Services Association Tutor in January 2004 and a NUCO First Aid Instructor in 2014.

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Venue


Our Onsite Training Suite

Insurance


Fully Insured

Certification


Care Certificate Standard 13

I had a week long training induction, very thorough, and since then updates on physical intervention, breakaway, Asperger’s…the induction gives additional skills and is tailored to the people who live here.

Quote from Staff Member in Maria Skobtsova House’s CQC inspection report April 2015.

Other Courses


Mental Health Awareness

An overview of some of the conditions we encounter within the organisation.

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Develop as a worker

Develop as a worker through reflective practice and goal settings.

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Activities

An overview of the activities programme within the Community.

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For more information about The Community, our facilities or training programmes, get in touch today.

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Email: enquiries@comae.org.uk.
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