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 likely to suffer problems with medicines
- Common medicines older people take
- The National Service Framework for Older People and medication review
- It involves delivery by PowerPoint presentation, informal discussion and an interactive workshop. The
Learning Outcomes of this accredited course:
- List key changes in the body that result from the ageing process
- Describe basic reasons why older people are at risk of problems with their medicines
- List common medicines prescribed for the elderly, which have an increased risk of adverse reaction
- Understand why side effects may occur with some of the common medicines
- Explain what a medication review is and why they form an important component of medicines management within older people’s care
Duration: 3 hrs
Cost per Delegate: £50.00
Maximum Delegates: 20
Private Course Cost: £500.00