Where a setting agrees to give medicines, the EYFS requires that staff are trained and competent and that clear policies and records are in place. This course equips practitioners to administer medicines safely and confidently.
What you’ll learn
- The EYFS requirements and your setting’s medicines policy
- Obtaining and recording written parental consent
- Safe storage, handling and disposal of medicines
- The six rights of safe administration
- Accurate record-keeping and auditing
- Managing emergency medicines such as inhalers and adrenaline auto-injectors
On completion learners receive an NFAQ-accredited certificate as evidence for compliance and Ofsted.
