This free online course explains how to manage medications safely and establishes the importance of hygiene in the home.

The goal of safe medication management is to maximise the positive effects of necessary drugs on patients while minimising the negative side effects they may cause. We begin this course by explaining the basics of medicine handling. We then analyse various common side effects of medicine, including adverse reactions to prescribed drugs. We answer questions like ‘what are some side effects of medicine?’ or ‘what are the benefits of safely managing medicine?’.

This course explains the interaction between aseptic technique and safety management. We explore the anatomy and physiology of body parts. The course then demonstrates the importance of hygiene and cleanliness to help you understand standard safety precautions for infection control. We explain the difference between ‘cleanliness’ and ‘hygiene’ and show you why it is so important to follow a hygiene care plan.

This course provides the skills you need to safely manage medication. You can confidently use these methods to assist in the management of medicine. Knowledge of these standard precautions pertaining to medication management will keep you and your loved ones safe from the dangers posed by medical drugs. This course suits caregivers, concerned family members and anyone who is worried about medication management. Sign up to learn how to avoid harmful side effects or the effects of expired medicine.