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HSC 3047: Support use of medication in social care settingsTask 3 links to learning outcome 3, assessment criteria 3.1 and 3.2.Section 3: Roles and responsibilitiesIn this section present information to show that you can:• describe the roles and responsibilities of those involved in prescribing, dispensingand supporting use of medication• explain where responsibilities lie in relation to use of ‘over the counter’ remedies andsupplementsTask 4 links to learning outcome 4, assessment criteria 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3.Section 4: TechniquesIn this section present information to show that you can:• describe the routes by which medication can be administered• describe different forms in which medication may be presented• describe materials and equipment that can assist in administering medication.Task 5 links to learning outcome 6, assessment criteria 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3.Section 5: Promote the rights of the individualIn this section present information to show that you can:• explain the importance of the following principles in the use of medication- consent- self-medication or active participation- dignity and privacy- confidentiality• explain how risk assessment can be used to promote an individual’s independence inmanaging medication• describe how ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication can beaddressed.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 149