Law, policies, guidance and best practice

Roles & Responsibilities

Common Groups of Medications

Levels of Support

Assessed needs & types of support

Ordering and collection of medication

Safe storage, handling and disposal of medication 

Auditing of medication

CQC compliance 

Consent and Mental Capacity 

Record keeping & MAR charts

Labelling standards

Controlled medication

Administration & specialist techniques

Disposal of medication

Possible problems including side effects

Medication errors 

Reporting mistakes & competence