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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 date6. Know how to promote therights of the individual whenmanaging medication.6.1. Explain the importance of thefollowing principles in the useof medication:• consent• self-medication or activeparticipation• dignity and privacy• confidentiality.6.2. Explain how risk assessmentcan be used to promote anindividual’s independence inmanaging medication.6.3. Describe how ethical issuesthat may arise over the use ofmedication can be addressed.7. Be able to support use ofmedication.7.1. Demonstrate how to accessinformation about anindividual’s medication.7.2. Demonstrate how to supportan individual to use medicationin ways that promote hygiene,safety, dignity and activeparticipation.7.3. Demonstrate strategies toensure that medication is usedor administered correctly.7.4. Demonstrate how to addressany practical difficulties thatmay arise when medication isused.7.5. Demonstrate how and when toaccess further information orsupport about the use ofmedication.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 145