Understanding Prescription Medication

This workshop is suitable for: HCAs, Admin & Reception Staff

Introduction

This session has been specifically designed for all non-clinical staff –Reception/Admin/HCA’s and those dealing with Prescriptions as part of their role as Prescription Clerks, to enable them to understand the prescribing process and befamiliar with the associated medical terminology. It is imperative that the process isdealt with by staff who are trained in understanding prescription medicines and therepeat prescribing process and have received training at the work place in their Practice Repeat Prescribing Protocol, to ensure patient safety and efficiency for theorganisation.

Aims & Objectives

By the end of this session Candidates will have gained the necessary knowledge and

skills and having completed practical assessment and competencies at their workplace and been trained in the Practice Protocol will be able to carry out their role safely and effectively.

Learning Outcomes

Candidates will have acquired a general knowledge of the principles of the repeat

prescribing process and the associated medical terminology.

Agenda

•  What is a prescription medicine?
•  Classifications of medicines
•  Trade & Generic drug names
•  Effective use of BNF/MIMS
•  Understanding prescriptions
•  Understanding prescription abbreviations
•  Methods of supply
•  Routes of administration
•  Groups of medicines – examples
•  Conditions & medicines used to treat – examples
•  Quality & Safety

Book at bookings@networkforpractices.co.uk