Common Inductions Standards for Care Level 2 (VTQ)™
Course Content
- Introduction to the common Induction Standards Course
- Standard 1 - Role of the health and social care worker
- Standard 2 - Personal development
- Standard 3 - Communicate effectively
- Standard 4 - Equality and Inclusion
- About equality and diversity
- The purpose of the Equality Act 2010
- Types of discrimination
- Protected characteristics
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Prejudice
- Equality And Diversity In The Workplace
- Providing Inclusive Support
- Diversity and discrimination
- Access Information, Advice and Support about Equality and Inclusion
- Standard 5 - Principles for implementing duty of care
- Standard 6 - Principles of safeguarding in health and social care
- The safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
- Who Is A Vulnerable Adult?
- Abuse and its Indicators
- Physical Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Neglect Self Neglect and The Act Of Omission
- Organisational abuse and Discriminatory Abuse
- Facts And Information About Abuse
- Disclosure
- Reporting abuse
- What is Child Abuse?
- Every Child Matters
- Legislation relating to Safeguarding Children
- Reporting child abuse
- Protecting yourself against allegations
- Standard 7 - Person-centred support
- The Care Plan
- Person centred values in everyday work
- Person centred values in practice
- Supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including end-of-life care
- What is Dementia?
- Early diagnosis of Dementia and reporting
- Helping people with Dementia
- Practical Tips for Supporting a Person with Dementia
- Alzheimers disease
- Vascular dementia
- Dementia with lewy bodies
- Fronto-Temporal Dementia FLD
- Active Participation in Care
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 1
- Importance of Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Law
- Manual handling Employee and Employer responsibility
- The Accident Triangle
- Work place policies and procedures
- Good Housekeeping
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Introduction to Moving and Positioning for CIS
- Patient dignity
- Assessing the Individual Move
- Lifting an inanimate object
- Back and spinal injuries
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- How and Why We Lift Correctly
- Communication
- Assisted standing from a bed or seat
- Assisted Sit to Stand
- Fall Prevention
- Assisting Fallen Person
- Standard 8 - Health and safety in an adult social care setting - part 2
- Fears of First Aid
- Using gloves
- Initial Assessment and Recovery Position
- Calling the Emergency Services
- Adult CPR
- Compressions Only CPR
- Adult Choking
- What are Medications?
- Specific Legislation
- Legislation
- Medication Policies
- Maintaining Medication Records
- Types of Medications and Routes of Entry
- Recording Information
- Storing Medication Safely
- What is a hazardous substance under COSHH
- COSHH Regulations
- COSHH Safety Data Sheets
- Routes of entry to the body
- Storage and hazards of chemicals near food
- Storage of Chemicals
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- What are Blood Borne Pathogens?
- Who is at risk?
- How to Reduce Your Risk
- Hand Washing
- Types of Infections
- Cross Infection
- Contaminated Linen
- Contaminated objects
- The Fire Triangle
- Sources of Ignition
- Fire Prevention
- Dangers of Smoke
- Evacuating in an Emergency
- Care Home Evacuation
- Checking Peoples Identity
- Personal safety tips for lone workers
- Home visit safety
- Managing stress
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Food Poisoning and allergic reactions
- Food Safety for High-Risk Groups
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect
- Date Marks, Damaged Food and Record Keeping
- Understanding and Addressing Malnutrition in Care
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Hydration In the Elderly
- Diets for people with dementia
- Summary to the common Induction Standards Course
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Types of Medications and Routes of Entry
In this video we will be looking at the different types and routes of medication. Let’s look at some different examples of medications: Antibiotics are used to fight infection. Analgesic medicines are pain killers. Antihistamines are used to relieve allergy symptoms. Antacids are for relief of indigestion. Anticoagulants are to help prevent blood clots. Psychotropic medications interact with the nervous system and are used to treat depression. Diuretics are used to get rid of excess fluids. Laxatives are to alleviate constipation. Hormones can be steroids or insulin, HRT or the pill, and finally Cytotoxic medications, which are used to treat some forms of cancer. There are a variety of different routes of medications, and here are a few examples: Inhalers help support individuals with Asthma, and they come in various colours and are prescribed by the GP. The cartridge is inserted into the top, individuals then put the opening into their mouth and push down. If there is any difficulty, a spacer can help with the administration. The inhaler gets inserted into the end of the spacer, the other end is then put into the mouth, and the medication is dispensed inside the spacer for ease of inhalation. Nasal sprays are another method and can be purchased over the counter, but generally will be prescribed by the GP. Inserted into the nasal passage, by pushing down on the top the medication is dispensed. Eye drops are also prescribed by the GP, along with the number of required drops per eye. Ointments are administered in a slightly different way. With the eye drops, they are usually inserted into the bottom lid one drop at a time. With the ointment, it's put from the inside of the eye to the outside on the bottom of the lid. The client will then close their eyes, open, and blink a few times and that would disperse the medication around the surface area. Oral tablets come in various shapes and sizes and are one of the most common ways to administer medication. Oral medication can come in blister packs, but they can also come in bottles. When administering medications, always follow the instructions as stated on the front of the packet and always maintain the client's dignity. Some types of medication can be injected, either pierced through the skin into a vein, a muscle or infused, which means via a drip. Individuals may also use topical treatments, which are creams and ointments. Medication can also come as Suppositories, which are inserted into the rectum and pessaries, which are inserted into the vagina.
Types and Routes of Medications
1. Types of Medications
a. Antibiotics
Antibiotics fight infection.
b. Analgesics
Analgesics control pain.
c. Antihistamines
Antihistamines help with allergies.
d. Antacids
Antacids help with indigestion.
e. Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants prevent blood clots.
f. Psychotropic Medications
Psychotropic Medications interact with the nervous system to fight depression.
g. Diuretics
Diuretics get rid of excess fluids.
h. Laxatives
Laxatives alleviate constipation.
i. Hormones
Hormones like steroids, HRT, the Pill, and Insulin.
j. Cytotoxic Medications
Cytotoxic medications are used to treat some forms of cancer.
2. Routes of Medications
a. Inhalers
Inhalers support individuals with Asthma and are prescribed by the GP. They are inserted into the mouth for ease of inhalation.
b. Nasal Sprays
Nasal sprays are inserted into the nasal passage and dispense medication when the top is pushed down.
c. Eye Drops and Ointments
Eye drops and ointments are prescribed by the GP and administered differently. Drops are inserted into the bottom lid, while ointments are applied from the inside to the outside on the bottom lid.
d. Oral Tablets
Oral tablets come in various shapes and sizes and are commonly administered either in blister packs or bottles.
e. Injections
Some medications can be injected either into a vein, a muscle, or infused via a drip.
f. Topical Treatments
Topical treatments include lotions, creams, and ointments.
g. Suppositories and Pessaries
Suppositories are inserted into the rectum, while pessaries are inserted into the vagina.