HSC DMO6: Medication in health and social care

1. Understand the different formulations of medication and routes of administration

• 1.1. Explain different formulations of medication
• 1.2. Describe the routes of administration

2. Understand how medicines are classified

• 2.1. Explain the classifications of medicine
• 2.2. Explain reasons why medicines have generic and brand names

3. Understand legislation and policy relating to medication in health and social care settings

• 3.1. Summarise current legislation and policy that govern the management of medicines
• 3.2. Explain the role and responsibilities of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

4. Understand contraindications in relation to medication

• 4.1. Explain contraindications of medication

5. Understand the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in the administration of medication

• 5.1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of practitioners involved in prescribing, preparing and administering medicines

6. Understand how to access information about medication

• 6.1. Explain the contents of patient information leaflets supplied with all medicines
• 6.2. Describe the approved national sources of information about medication

7. Understand informed decision making in relation to medication

• 7.1. Analyse informed decision making in relation to medication