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Healthcare & Social Care

Medication Awareness for Nurses Working in Mental Health Online Course

Our CPD Accredited Medication Awareness for Mental Health Nurses course specialises in administering medicine to patients with mental health issues.

Duration2-4 hours

LevelBeginner

Access12 months online access

Course content4 modules

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About this course

What the Medication Awareness for Nurses Working in Mental Health course covers

Medication Awareness for Nurses Working in Mental Health is taught entirely online, so there is nothing to attend and no start date to wait for. Budget roughly 2 to 4 hours for the 4 modules, less if the subject is already familiar. You keep access for 12 months rather than losing it the moment you finish.

The course works through The Basics, (Antidepressants), Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics and Hypnotics.

It starts from the beginning, so no previous medication & procedures training is assumed. We list 17 Medication & Procedures courses, of which 6 sit at Beginner. Its study time is about mid-range for the subject. It carries CPD accreditation, which is what makes the hours usable on a CPD log, and the certificate downloads straight away.

What this course is not: If you already work in medication & procedures day to day, expect the early material to feel familiar.

Buyer guide

Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

Medication Awareness for Nurses Working in Mental Health is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 4-module plan starts with The Basics and (Antidepressants), which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for care staff who handle medication and the seniors who sign it off whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics and Hypnotics as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with The Basics and (Antidepressants) and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, (Antidepressants) acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics and Hypnotics is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The listed study time is 2 to 4 hours; reserve more time if the subject is new to you or you plan to make detailed notes. Access is listed for 12 months, so set a completion date comfortably before the login ends. A downloadable or printable completion certificate is described, but it records course completion rather than replacing a regulated qualification. The course carries a CPD accreditation reference; still check that your employer or professional body accepts this exact course for the purpose you have in mind.

Full course details from the training provider

Module 1 – The Basics

A specialist course covering types of medications used to treat Mental Health problems, their storage, administration, side effects and contraindication in different groups of people.

The course aims in particular to familiarise its readers with the use and side effects of antidepressant, antipsychotic, anxiolytic and hypnotic medications.

This course can be used in conjunction with Medication Awareness and Dosage Calculation: An Introductory Package for Nurses, or as standalone training for Care Workers, Enablers, Mental Health Nurses and other healthcare professionals who work with individuals suffering from Mental Health problems.

Module 2 (Antidepressants)

A specialist course covering types of medications used to treat Mental Health problems, their storage, administration, side effects and contraindication in different groups of people.
The course aims in particular to familiarise its readers with the use and side effects of antidepressant, antipsychotic, anxiolytic and hypnotic medications.
This course can be used in conjunction with Medication Awareness and Dosage Calculation: An Introductory Package for Nurses, or as standalone training for Care Workers, Enablers, Mental Health Nurses and other healthcare professionals who work with individuals suffering from Mental Health problems.

Module 3 – Antipsychotics

Module 4 – Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

Benefits

Improve your career prospects.
Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success.
Study online from anywhere.
Study at your own pace.
Download and print your industry recognised certificate on successful completion.

Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements.

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You’re free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that’s convenient.

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What if I don’t pass the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the entire program is likely to take around 2-4 hours to work through initially, but you may want to allow more time to repeat some areas. You should allow an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Courses Include 12 Months Unlimited Online Access to:

Expert Online Training: Our courses use only the industry’s finest instructors. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations: Our courseware includes demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor.

Navigation and Controls: These self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a Certificate of completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment.

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Module 1 - The Basics
Module 2 (Antidepressants)
Module 3 - Antipsychotics
Module 4 - Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

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