UNIT 41 Working with Medication in Health and Social CareNCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines (QCF)

In 10 weeks, we will cover:1 the different types of medication and routes of administration2 the role of legislation when working with medication3 roles, responsibilities and boundaries when working with medication4 the principles of safe practice in the administration of medication.

ASSESSMENT

BTEC UNIT 41 – Assignment briefs on VLE

NCFE UNIT – Assessment folder - Workbook

Learning outcomes this session:1 Know the different types/groups of medication

2 Know routes of administration

3 Describe common side effects of different types of medication

Group work : 5 GROUPS: 20 mins to complete workbookThe different types/groups of medication

Activity 1 Activity 2Activity 3

REVIEW – TIMES UP

CHANGE GROUPS:

Group work : 5 GROUPS: 20 mins to complete workbookActivity 4 - routes of administration

Activity 5 - classification of medicines

REVIEW – TIMES UP

GROUP FEEDBACK:– 1 activity per group

Common side effects of different types of medication: 30 mins In pairs choose ONE medicine group. Produce a poster or a powerpoint (printed to

display) Illustrate a scenario which identifies: A patients need for medication (signs &

symptoms), Patient’s journey, Their reaction to the drug (side effect) Care and treatment.Peer review feedback

PEER REVIEW CRITERIA: A patients need for

medication (signs & symptoms),

Patient’s journey, Their reaction to the drug

(side effect) Care and treatment.

REVIEW LEARNING OUTCOMES:Do you: Know the different types/groups of medication? and the routes of administration ?Can you Describe common side effects of different types of medication ?

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