Medication Awareness Training for Schools

Description

This Medication Awareness Training for schools course is specifically targeted at adults working in the education sector. It provides an overview of how to care for a child with medical needs; the legal responsibilities involved; and how to deliver, store, and dispose of medication and effectively manage dosing by various health and safety rules. Furthermore, this course is an essential resource for anyone seeking Medication in Schools Training for Schools.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Learn the legal responsibilities for school governors to teaching staff and parents when participating in Medication in Schools Training for Schools programmes.
• Learn how to look after children who self medicate, how to handle an emergency situation and covertly administer medication; these skills are part of Medication in Schools Training for Schools guidance.
• Learn how to read pharmacist’s labels, how to deliver, store and dispose of medication, and understand the procedures highlighted in Medication in Schools Training for Schools courses.

COURSE CONTENTS

This training course is broken down into 4 sections, all relevant to Medication in Schools Training for Schools.

1. The Law and School Policy, a key component of Medication in Schools Training for Schools.
2. Medication topics covered thoroughly in Medication in Schools Training for Schools modules.
3. Handling and Administrating Medication as outlined in Medication in Schools Training for Schools practices.
4. Managing Medical Needs, which is central to Medication in Schools Training for Schools frameworks.