PDA Health & Social Care: Administration of Medication (G9V5 47)

Course description

The PDA Administration of Medication is made up of 2 units; Unit F9D9 34 Administration of Medication and Unit DX2X 04 Administer Medication to Individuals. It is a new qualification which has been designed to meet the requirements of social service workers who are in a job role where they assist in or administer medication to individuals. Candidates should be actively involved in the administration of medication to individuals as part of their job role and function. It provides knowledge and skills to those who administer medicine, and also provides CPD opportunities for those who have to demonstrate that they have updated and maintained their practice. The qualification has links to SVQs in Health and Social Care at levels 3 and 4. COURSE CONTENT: The target audience for the PDA in Health and Social Care: Administration of Medicine includes the following groups: - those who are involved in administering medication in social services and related settings - residential care workers - support workers and day care workers in services for older people, children and young people, mental health, care at home and housing support - personal assistants The PDA is achieved on the successful attainment of two mandatory Units. Administration of Medication - F9D9 34 Administer Medication to Individuals - DK2X 04 ATTENDANCE: Part Time Day - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please contact the course provider for further information