Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
F/650/2187
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in line with Skills for Care and Development’s Assessment Principles.
Learning outcomes 5, 7 and 8 must be assessed in the workplace.

Aim

This unit assesses support for use of medication in social-care settings. It covers broad types, classifications and forms of medication, as well as safe handling and storage. It addresses practical support for use of medication that reflects social- care principles and values, and includes the need for accurate recording and reporting.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings.

  • 1.2

    Outline the legal classification system for medication.

  • 1.3

    Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements.

2

Know about common types of medication and their use.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify common types of medication.

  • 2.2

    List conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed.

  • 2.3

    Describe changes to an individual’s physical or mental well-being that may indicate an adverse reaction to a medication.

3

Understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the roles and responsibilities of those involved in prescribing, dispensing and supporting use of medication.

  • 3.2

    Explain where responsibilities lie in relation to use of ‘over the counter’ remedies and supplements.

4

Understand techniques for administering medication.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Describe the routes by which medication can be administered.

  • 4.2

    Describe different forms in which medication may be presented.

  • 4.3

    Describe materials and equipment that can assist in administering medication.

5

Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Demonstrate how to receive supplies of medication in line with agreed ways of working.

  • 5.3

    Demonstrate how to dispose of un-used or unwanted medication safely.

  • 5.3

    Demonstrate how to dispose of un-used or unwanted medication safely.

6

Know how to promote the rights of the individual when managing medication.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Explain the importance of the following principles in the use of medication

    • consent

    • self-medication or active participation

    • dignity and privacy

    • confidentiality.

  • 6.2

    Explain how risk assessment can be used to promote an individual’s independence in managing medication.

  • 6.3

    Describe how ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication can be addressed.

7

Be able to support use of medication.

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1

    Access information about an individual’s medication.

  • 7.2

    Support an individual to use medication in ways that promote hygiene, safety, dignity and active participation.

  • 7.3

    Ensure that medication is used or administered correctly.

  • 7.4

    Address any practical difficulties that may arise when medication is used.

  • 7.5

    Access further information or support about the use of medication when necessary.

8

Be able to record and report on use of medication.

Assessment Criteria

  • 8.1

    Record use of medication and any changes in an individual associated with it.

  • 8.2

    Report on use of medication and problems associated with medication, in line with agreed ways of working.