A range of training materials were produced following an ARC Department of Health funded project, which reviewed the handling of medication in social care settings.
CSCI Inspectors, Skills for Care, service providers and other healthcare professionals were actively involved. The materials are endorsed by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and CSCI, they are tracked to current NOS and GSCC/CCW Codes of Practice and the Welsh Social Care Induction Framework and in England they meet the Skills for Care medication knowledge set learning outcomes.The Stationery Office (TSO) publish and distribute the following three publications:
- Training Guidance and Resources (for use by trainers or managers who wish to check their current medication training or design new programmes)
- Distance Learning Pack
- Trainer’s Manual
The following Handling Medication in Social Care Settings Taught Courses are available though ARC:
- Delivered Course, (based directly on the Trainer’s Manual)
- Train the Trainer course (for trainer’s wishing to deliver the Handling Medication in Social Care Settings training, it takes them through the manual step-by-step providing extra information and advice).
TASS UK offer optional Independent Assessment for the Handling Medication in Social Care Settings training. Learners can complete an Assessment Booklet which is then sent off for Marking and Certification. Further details of this can be found in the pack.
Handling Medication in Social Care Settings information:
Distance Learning Pack:
Non-members £21 | ARC Members £10.50
Trainer’s Manual: Non-members £102 | ARC Members £51
Training Guidance and Resources: Non-members £30 | ARC Members £15
Order now by calling the TSO: Non-members: 0870 6005522 ARC Members: 0870 2430123
Email: customer.service@tso.co.uk
Delivered Course and Train the Trainer Course:Contact Shirley for more information: Shirley.potter@arcuk.org.uk
Telephone: 01246 555043
Additional Information:
Handling Medication in Social Care Settings (NI) Trainer’s Manual, adapted by ARC NI to include all relevant NI legislation. Please contact the ARC NI Office for further details. Telephone: 02890 229020. Email: arc.ni@arcuk.org.uk Visit the Training Products & Services page for more information on the Handling Medication in Social Care Settings delivered course.
