Support use of Medication in Social Care Settings

Unit ID:
CCY276
Unit Code:
PT13CY013
Level:
Three
Credit Value:
5
Sector:
1.3
LDCS:
PT1
GLH:
40
Last registration date:
31/08/2019
Lower age restriction:
16
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Purpose and 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.

Learning Outcomes

The learner will

Assessment Criteria

The learner can
1. Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings.
1.1Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings.
1.2Outline the legal classification system for medication.
1.3Explain 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.
2.1Identify common types of medication.
2.2List conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribe.
2.3Describe 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.
3.1Describe the roles and responsibilities of those involved in prescribing, dispensing and supporting use of medication.
3.2Explain where responsibilities lie in relation to use of ‘over the counter’ remedies and supplements.
4. Understand techniques for administering medication.
4.1Describe the routes by which medication can be administered.
4.2Describe different forms in which medication may be presented.
4.3Describe materials and equipment that can assist in administering medication.
5. Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely.
5.1Demonstrate how to receive supplies of medication in line with agreed ways of working.
5.2Demonstrate how to store medication safely.
5.3Demonstrate how to dispose of un-used or unwanted medication safely.
6. Know how to promote the rights of the individual when managing medication.
6.1Explain the importance of the following principles in the use of medication
 • consent
 • self-medication or active participation
 •  dignity and privacy
 • confidentiality.
6.2Explain how risk assessment can be used to promote an individual’s independence in managing medication.
6.3Describe how ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication can be addressed.
7. Be able to support use of medication.
7.1Demonstrate how to access information about an individual’s medication.
7.2Demonstrate how to support an individual to use medication in ways that promote hygiene, safety, dignity and active participation.
7.3Demonstrate strategies to ensure that medication is used or administered correctly.
7.4Demonstrate how to address any practical difficulties that may arise when medication is used.
7.5Demonstrate how and when to access further information or support about the use of medication.
8. Be able to record and report on use of medication.
8.1Demonstrate how to record use of medication and any changes in an individual associated with it.
8.2Demonstrate how to report on use of medication and problems associated with medication, in line with agreed ways of working.

Assessment Methods:

There are no prescribed assessment methods for this unit. Assessments used should be fit for purpose for the unit and learners, and generate evidence of achievement for all the assessment criteria.

Assessment Information:

There is no specific assessment information to be used with this unit.

If not specifically stated in the assessment information, a plural statement in any assessment criterion means a minimum of two.

Other Mappings:

Mapping to National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Knowledge and Skills Framework(KSF) for the NHS.

NOS ref: HSC375, HSC221, HSC236

Assessor Requirements:

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.

Additional information
Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where these exist

An individual is someone requiring care or support

Active participation is a way of working that recognises an individual’s right to participate in the activities and relationships of everyday life as independently as possible; the individual is regarded as an active partner in their own care or support, rather than a passive recipient

Using medication correctly must ensure that the individual receives:
The correct medication
In the correct dose
By the correct route
At the correct time
With agreed support
With respect for dignity and privacy

Practical difficulties may include:
Lost medication
Missed medication
Spilt medication
An individual’s decision not to take medication
Difficulty in taking medication in its prescribed form
Wrong medication used
Vomiting after taking medication
Adverse reaction
Discrepancies in records or directions for use