Safer Handling of Medicines

Overview

This course covers the key areas of ordering, receiving, administering, storing and disposing of medicines safely. The learning materials also cover accurate record-keeping and how to manage a change of pharmacy.

Objectives

On completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Explain how drugs are administered and how problems may occur
• Outline the principal legal aspects of handling medicines
• State the principles underpinning the proper administration of medication
• Describe how to store and dispose of drugs safely and securely