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HSC 3047: Support use of medication in social care settingsLearning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and date2.3. Describe changes to anindividual’s physical or mentalwell-being that may indicate anadverse reaction to amedication.3. Understand roles andresponsibilities in the use ofmedication in social caresettings.3.1. Describe the roles andresponsibilities of thoseinvolved in prescribing,dispensing and supporting useof medication.3.2. Explain where responsibilitieslie in relation to use of ‘overthe counter’ remedies andsupplements.4. Understand techniques foradministering medication.4.1. Describe the routes by whichmedication can beadministered.4.2. Describe different forms inwhich medication may bepresented.4.3. Describe materials andequipment that can assist inadministering medication.5. Be able to receive, storeand dispose of medicationsupplies safely.5.1. Demonstrate how to receivesupplies of medication in linewith agreed ways of working.5.2. Demonstrate how to storemedication safely.5.3. Demonstrate how to disposeof un-used or unwantedmedication safely.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 144