Eye and Ear Drop Administration

Course Title:  Eye and Ear Drop Administration 

Course length 2 hours

Maximum number to attend 12 

This course is aimed at all staff involved with administering medication.  Depending on individual company policy, staff attending this course should previously have attended a medication awareness course.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction

Identify the importance of:

Hand hygiene with regards to administering medication.

General infection control awareness

Administration of Medication

Discuss the correct procedure for administering:

Eye Drops

Ear Drops

Consent and Capacity

The importance of consent

Record Keeping

Medication Administration Record – Information that must be included

Recording information conforming to the Data Protection Act.

Medication Disposal (out of date and/or part used medication)

Discuss the process for disposal of medication in line with current laws and legislation

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.