Courses and workshops
We publicise a range of courses and workshops of interest to the local care sector. Please browse or use the search facility below.
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24th May
Medicines Management in Care Homes
Attendees will gain the competencies required for giving medication to care home residents in accordance with the relevant standards and guidelines as set out by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Care Certificate.
Our experienced team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have an in-depth knowledge of care home policy, CQC medication requirements, NICE guidance and local policy. We conduct medicines management reviews, audit current service, undertake reviews of medication in conjunction with GPs and provide support and guidance for all residential and nursing homes.
Our training courses are comprehensive and suitable for staff from all care homes, including those registered to accommodate people with dementia and learning difficulties. As well as nursing and residential care home staff, the courses are also suitable for all care agency staff.
Price Information
£30.00 per person whole home training can be arranged if requested.
Start
9:30am
24th May
End
1:00pm
24th May
Venue
Arden and Gem CSU,
Norwich,
NR7 0WG
Cost
£30
Booking Details
Provider Name
Arden and Gem CSU
Contact Name
Sandra Parnell-Cook
Telephone
07867 528610
10th Jun
How to handle and administer medication in person's own home
Norfolk Medicines Support Service deliver a virtual training pack to carers who work in domiciliary care, supported living, reablement, housing with care and day services.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to administer medications to patients safely
- Gain a practical insight into medicine legislation and administration
- Understand how to use the Medicines Administration Records (MAR) Chart
- Discover more about the NMSS and referral process
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at care and support workers who need to handle and administer medication as part of their role.
When is the course?
Throughout 2021, one course per month, on a Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm.
How will the course be delivered?
All courses are delivered online via MS Teams by qualified Pharmacy Technicians.
Certificate
Attendees will receive a certificate on completion of training.
Price Information
£30 per delegate
Start
9:30am
10th Jun
End
12:30pm
Venue
Online vis MS Teams,
Booking Details
Provider Name
Norfolk Medicines Support Service
Contact Name
Amelia Raby
Telephone
01603 257006
8th Jul
How to handle and administer medication in person's own home
Norfolk Medicines Support Service deliver a virtual training pack to carers who work in domiciliary care, supported living, reablement, housing with care and day services.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to administer medications to patients safely
- Gain a practical insight into medicine legislation and administration
- Understand how to use the Medicines Administration Records (MAR) Chart
- Discover more about the NMSS and referral process
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at care and support workers who need to handle and administer medication as part of their role.
When is the course?
Throughout 2021, one course per month, on a Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm.
How will the course be delivered?
All courses are delivered online via MS Teams by qualified Pharmacy Technicians.
Certificate
Attendees will receive a certificate on completion of training.
Price Information
£30 per delegate
Start
9:30am
8th Jul
End
12:30pm
Venue
Online vis MS Teams,
Booking Details
Provider Name
Norfolk Medicines Support Service
Contact Name
Amelia Raby
Telephone
01603 257006
