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PDA Administration of Medication

You have to apply to join this course.

The PDA Health and Social Care: Administration of Medication at SCQF level 7 is also designed to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for employees who are in a job role where they assist or administer medication to individuals.

This knowledge based Unit complements the practical Unit DK2X 04 (HSC375/CHS3) Administer Medication to Individuals.

Where you are studying this Unit as part of the PDA Health and Social Care: Administration of Medication at SCQF level 7 you will also be undertaking the SVQ Unit DK2X 04 Administer Medication to Individuals.

The unit is delivered through a combination of taught sessions and self study leading towards completing a written assignment as well as reflection and observed practice for unit DK2X 04.

Who should attend?

Staff in services who are already qualified to SCQF level 5 and who are involved in administering medication to individuals on a regular basis.


The duration of this course is six mandatory sessions plus 40 hours study.

 

Download PDA: Administration of Medication application form 

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the procedures and principles of medicine management
  • Describe the signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication
  • Explain the principles of safe administration of medication

To apply please complete the application form above and return to the Social Work Training Team or by the email below: 

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