Eye and Ear Drop Administration

Course Title:  Eye and Ear Drop Administration 

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

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Medication Disposal (out of date and/or part used medication)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