8 Sections
30 Lessons
Lifetime
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Module 1: Introduction to Medication Safety
4
1.1
The importance of safe medication support
1.2
Risks of incorrect handling or administration
1.3
Overview of relevant regulations and provider policies
1.4
Module 1 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities
5
2.1
Support worker vs nurse responsibilities
2.2
Prescribed, PRN (as needed), over-the-counter medications
2.3
When to refuse to administer medication
2.4
Supervision requirements (competency and delegation)
2.5
Module 2 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 3: Medication Types and Forms
4
3.1
Tablets, capsules, patches, liquids, creams, inhalers
3.2
Oral, topical, sublingual, rectal, injectable routes
3.3
High-risk medications (insulin, opioids, anticoagulants)
3.4
Module 3 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 4: The 6 Rights of Medication Administration
8
4.1
Right person
4.2
Right medication
4.3
Right dose
4.4
Right time
4.5
Right route
4.6
Right documentation
4.7
Practical examples and case scenarios
4.8
Module 4 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 5: Storage, Handling and Disposal
5
5.1
Secure storage practices
5.2
Cold chain management (e.g., refrigeration needs)
5.3
Expiry dates and damage checks
5.4
Correct disposal of sharps, patches, and unused meds
5.5
Module 5 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 6: Administering Medication
5
6.1
Preparation and hygiene (handwashing, PPE)
6.2
Reading and cross-checking medication charts
6.3
Supporting clients during administration
6.4
Observing for reactions or refusal
6.5
Module 6 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 7: Documentation and Error Reporting
5
7.1
What to record (med charts, progress notes)
7.2
Common documentation mistakes
7.3
What to do in case of a medication error
7.4
Incident reporting requirements (internal and NDIS Commission)
7.5
Module 7 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 8: Review & Final Assessment
3
8.1
Summary of all key safety practices
8.2
Final quiz
10 Minutes
10 Questions
8.3
Medication Handling and Administration
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