Awareness and Prevention of Falls in Older People
This course pack looks at the following issues associated with falls: NSF for older people- standard 6 (falls) Falls facts Osteoporosis, fractures and falls Risk factors for falling Medicines that…
Older People and their Medicines
This course addresses the issues of: The ageing process Unwanted effects of medicines Why older people are prone to having medication related problems Risk groups of people who are more…
Medicines Awareness and Administation
The course is specifically aimed at people involved with medicines use within a domiciliary setting This course addresses the issues of: What is a medicine Classes of medicines Formulations of…
Medicines in Care Homes
This course addresses the issues of: Policies and procedures Patient choice Patient consent Patient confidentiality Medicine storage Ordering medicines Administering medicines Medicine Administration Records (MAR sheets) Disposal of medicines It…