The accredited course you need to enable staff to administer medicines safely in a care home, following a competency assessment.
Safe Handling of Medicines (Foundation) Course for Care Homes
Accredited Care Homes Training Courses
Medication Training for Care Homes
Are your staff fully trained to handle medicines and identify risks? Skills for Care recommend that staff renew their medication management and administration training annually.
OPUS training will give your staff best practice advice on the safe handling and administration of medicines, and the confidence to identify potential risks in your care home.
All our courses are developed and delivered by qualified Pharmacist trainers and every successful delegate will receive a certificate of completion promptly following the course.
A trained workforce is a competent workforce. Find the right course for you below.
In line with:
• CQC Fundamental Standards • NICE Guidance • QCF HSC 3047 & ASM 34
Often Purchased Together
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EssentialSafe Handling of Medicines (Foundation) Course for Care Homes
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Care Home Foundation Competency Assessment
Care Home Foundation Competency Assessment
An accredited online tool to reliably assess the competence of your staff. Suitable for new staff or staff new to medicines administration.
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Safe Handling of Medicines (Refresher) Course for Care Homes
Safe Handling of Medicines (Refresher) Course for Care Homes
An accredited refresher course to update you on current procedures and guidance. Suitable for those who have already been trained.
Medicines Training for Managers
In order to confidently assess your staff competency and supply the necessary coaching required can be a difficult task.
To help you assess the competency of medication handling and administration by staff, we have developed the following tools and courses so you can be confident your obligations are met.
Other Courses for You
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Administration of Warfarin & Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants Distance Learning Workbook
Administration of Warfarin & Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants Distance Learning Workbook
Do you support someone taking warfarin or a direct-acting oral anticoagulant?
Our accredited Administration of Warfarin & Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants Workbook allows you to learn at your own pace and provides detailed information on warfarin and direct-acting oral anticoagulants, and how to handle and administer them in your care setting.
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Understanding Medicines in Diabetes
Understanding Medicines in Diabetes
The accredited course you need to support a person with diabetes and understand their medicines.
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Buccal Midazolam & Epilepsy
Buccal Midazolam & Epilepsy
The accredited course you need to administer buccal midazolam safely, following a competency assessment.
The OPUS Training Plan
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