Awareness Training is now available in addition to our Three Levels of Accredited Training
The Awareness presentation has been designed to prepare those staff in your school or setting who are not required by: the DfE Guidance – Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions – December 2015, to undergo accredited training, as they do not give prescription medicines or undertake healthcare procedures in their role or responsibility.
This presentation will give awareness of the roles and responsibilities of the staff members engaged in Managing Medication in a School or Childcare Setting, and an understanding of Statutory Guidance and the Legislation that must be followed.
This Training is only available as an inset session with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 delegates to those settings who have Staff already trained to the appropriate level for Managing Medication.
Course Duration – 2hrs (can be a twilight session).
Course Costs -- POA
Please contact Bruce Davies for a quote on:
07729 949408 or Email: admin@brucedaviestraining.com
Managing Medication in an Educational or Childcare Setting Level 1
This course is only available as an inset session for schools
with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 delegates
Course Duration – Half-Day 9:00am to 12:30pm.
Course Costs – POA which will include accreditation if required
Please contact Bruce Davies for quote on: 07729 949408 Email:admin@brucedaviestraining.com
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Target Audience
All members of staff who are responsible for supporting pupils with medical conditions and especially new team members who need current introduction to managing medication in childcare settings.
Half-Day Course Summary
Half-Day - Managing Medication in an Educational or Childcare Setting.
Accredited Level 1
Course Duration - Half-day 9.00am to 12.30pm
Content - delegates will receive instruction on the classification of medicines, legislation and latest guidelines on the safe management of medication in schools and the best practice currently sought.
Description
This half-day course is accredited and endorsed by NOCN to be comparable to working at Vocational Qualifications Level 1; GCSE's graded D-G / 1-3; Level 1 Award, Certificate, Diploma, NVQ Level 1. Designed to help understanding of key medication related issues, to examine current practice and develop improved and safer practice. Explore information and guidelines regarding medication management. Learn how to work within the parameters of the regulations and set appropriate policy and practice. Learn how to reduce risk by ensuring that the best interests of the child and setting are pursued.
This course is designed for the busy school environment by enabling key staff members time away from their teaching and curriculum duties.
It can also be designed to fit into your Inset days or via group sessions. Group or full day bookings are priced depending on needs of the school.
Objective
The course will allow delegates to fully understand:
Classification of Controlled Drugs and Medicines- Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions
- Implications of the December 2015 DfE Statutory Guidance supporting pupils with medical conditions
- Implications of the revised EYFS 2025
- Children's access to Non-Prescribed Medication
- Decisions about whether or not to give a child Medication
- Minimising risk factors for Children and Staff
- Storing Medications
- Setting up and using Record Keeping Systems
- Emergency Inhalers and Auto Adrenaline-Injectors - Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and 2017
- Legal background and Relevant Legislation
- Writing Individual Healthcare Plans and Consent issues
Learning Approach
This course will include practical opportunities, discussion and theoretical knowledge.
