Administer Medication to Individuals Unit

Administer Medication to Individuals SVQ Unit 

This SVQ Unit (SFH CHS3) is delivered as a supplementary unit to those individuals who require it (must be at Level 3).

This standard covers the administration of medication to individuals and monitoring the effects. This role is complex and will not be the role of all care staff, only those designated to undertake this activity according to their expertise and employers decisions.

The standard applies to all medication used for and by individuals, both prescribed and non-prescribed. This includes immunisation and vaccination. This standard is intended to be used in a variety of care settings including hospitals, nursing and residential homes, hospices, and community settings including the individual's own home and GP surgeries. This standard does not cover the use and administration of intra-venous medication.

Users of this standard will need to ensure that practice reflects up to date information and policies.
Interested?
This qualification is approved for up to £200 ITA funding depending on eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Aged 16 or over
  • Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme
  • Unemployed and looking to get back into work
  • Currently employed and earning less than £22,000 per year
  • Resident in Scotland
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