Nvq Level 3i - Unit 80 - Support Use of Medication in Social Care Setting

Unit 80 - Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings
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EVIDENCE REQUIRED TO MEET LEARNING OUTCOMES –
1 – Understand legislative framework for medication use in social-care
2 – Know common types of medication and their use
3 – Understand roles and responsibilities in use of medication
4 – Understand techniques for administering medication
5 – Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely
6 – Promote rights of the individual when managing medication
7 – Be able to support use of medication
8 – Be able to record and report on use of medication
THESE LEARNING OUTCOMES WILL BE MET BY –
• Written work (questions and answers)
• Direct observation OUTCOME 5, 7, 8
• Reflective account
• Any other appropriate means – as stated in the assessment policy

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
1.1 What legislation governs the use of medication in social-care settings?
What is Medication? A medication is a substance that is taken into or placed on the
body that does one of the following things:
Most medications are used to cure a disease or condition. For example, antibiotics
are given to cure an infection such as a UTI. Medications are also given to treat a
medical condition. For example, anti-depressants are given to treat depression.
Medications are also given to relieve symptoms of an illness. For example, pain relievers are given to reduce pain.
Vaccinations are given to prevent diseases. For example, the Flu Vaccine helps to pr event the person from
complications of having the flu.
It is necessary to have acts of parliament and regulations concerning medication, for the following reasons:
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So that we know exactly what we are taking.
So that medication is given to the appropriate people in the correct amounts.
To try to prevent people from taking medicine that is harmful to them.
To control infectious diseases amongst the whole population.
To preserve principles such as ‘consent’ and free will....