Introduction to the Management and Administration of Medicines

The module is an ideal opportunity for the registered nurses to refresh their knowledge or the senior staff within a residential/domiciliary care setting to increase their knowledge and understanding in line with current standards.

This is an award of Teesside University delivered at Stockton Riverside College (01642 865400).

You will cover:

• Legislation Protecting the Public
• Medicines Act, Human Medicines Regulations 2012, Misuse of Drugs Act, Care standards, Data Protection Act, local policies and procedures
• Roles and responsibilities of those involved in prescribing, dispensing, administering, storing and disposing of medicines including consent and refusal
• Classification of medication; maintaining therapeutic levels
• Types of medication; to include a wide range of prescribed and over the counter medication
• Controlled drugs
• Routes of administration
• Record keeping
• Disposal of medicines
• Maintaining standard precautions to include hygiene, handling, correct dosage, safe administration, storage
• Adverse reactions and responding to these appropriately

Candidates are expected to be working with clients or relevant work experience placement within a professional framework in order to apply their learning on this course.

Assessment is through completion of a workbook.

Community college diploma with 65% minimum

Or, holders of a a Tawjihi 65%+ average plus a recognised foundation programme

Or, holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

You could move on to the UCCE Level 5 Managing Medication Systems or a relevant higher education certificate, diploma or degree.

Undergraduate applicants can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will find advice and step-by-step guidance about their online application process on the UCAS website.