Course Description
It is essential that clients in your care receive the correct medication to maintain their health and wellbeing. This course outlines the role of staff in medication management, ensuring the safe use of medications and quality outcomes for the individual.
CPD: This course is worth 0.5 Continuing Professional Development Hours
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
* Define what medication management is and identify how it is
regulated
* Explore the role and responsibilities of staff in medication
management
* Demonstrate how to provide medication support safely in the care
home
* Explain how to manage a medication incident
Course Code:
AOC17218-B-R-NZCourse Availability:
Available NowTopics:
Medication ManagementLibrary:
Residential CareCollection:
Care & ClinicalSubject Matter Expert:
Rhonda Sherriff is a registered nurse and clinical advisor working with the Aged Care Association in New Zealand. She has extensive experience in the aged care sector and provides clinical advice to members. Over the last 25 years, Rhonda has worked in a variety of operational and management roles within the sector. Rhonda is passionate about the aged-care industry, ensuring resident’s welfare, their safety, staff education and competence, and safe outcomes for all clients.
