Unit 4222 616
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (ASM34)
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication.
1. The current legislation, guideline policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication are.
Medicines Act 1968 & amendments. Categorises how medicines are provided and sold.
Misuse of Drugs act 1971 (Controlled Drugs) and amendments.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 5 elements of risk assessment.
COSHH. Storage and who has access.
Health and social Care Act 2008. Receipt, storage and administration.
Access to Health Records Act 1990. Access to your own records.
Data Protection Act 1998. Confidentiality. Hold relevant records for7 years.
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005. Sharps, controlled drugs, unused medication.
Outcome 2 Know about common types of medication and their use
1. Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects.
Antibiotic - To treat infection. Can be specific or broad spectrum. Amoxicillin. Penicillin. Oxycycline. Trimethoprim.
Common side effects rashes, headaches, anaphylactic shock, GID Gastro intestinal disturbance i.e. sickness. Analgesic - Pain relief: paracetamol
Common side effects: long term side effects include liver damage. Anti-histamine - To treat allergies such as hay fever, reaction to insect bites. Piriton. Antacid - To combat excess acid. To calm stomach. Gaviscon. Rennies. Settlers. Peptobismol, omeprazole.
Common side effects: GID, dry mouth, insomnia, drowsiness, rash
Anti-coagulant - To thin blood and avoid unwanted clotting. Warfarin, Heparin.
Common side effects:
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication.
1. The current legislation, guideline policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication are.
Medicines Act 1968 & amendments. Categorises how medicines are provided and sold.
Misuse of Drugs act 1971 (Controlled Drugs) and amendments.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 5 elements of risk assessment.
COSHH. Storage and who has access.
Health and social Care Act 2008. Receipt, storage and administration.
Access to Health Records Act 1990. Access to your own records.
Data Protection Act 1998. Confidentiality. Hold relevant records for7 years.
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005. Sharps, controlled drugs, unused medication.
Outcome 2 Know about common types of medication and their use
1. Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects.
Antibiotic - To treat infection. Can be specific or broad spectrum. Amoxicillin. Penicillin. Oxycycline. Trimethoprim.
Common side effects rashes, headaches, anaphylactic shock, GID Gastro intestinal disturbance i.e. sickness. Analgesic - Pain relief: paracetamol
Common side effects: long term side effects include liver damage. Anti-histamine - To treat allergies such as hay fever, reaction to insect bites. Piriton. Antacid - To combat excess acid. To calm stomach. Gaviscon. Rennies. Settlers. Peptobismol, omeprazole.
Common side effects: GID, dry mouth, insomnia, drowsiness, rash
Anti-coagulant - To thin blood and avoid unwanted clotting. Warfarin, Heparin.
Common side effects: