Oxycodone Awareness Level 1 Training Resources

Oxycodone Awareness Level 1 Training Resources

An editable training resource designed for all health and social care staff.

It provides a simple introduction to what oxycodone is, why it is prescribed, how to recognise common side effects, and how to respond safely to concerns such as over-sedation or suspected overdose.

Ideal for residential care, nursing homes, domiciliary care and supported living services, this ready-to-deliver pack helps staff improve medication awareness and promote safer person-centred care.

Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key.

All files editable.

Overall aim:  To give all care staff a basic understanding of oxycodone so they can support people safely, recognise common side effects and know when to report concerns.​

Learning Outcomes:​

State what oxycodone is used for.​

Recognise common side effects of oxycodone.​

Identify signs that require urgent action.​

Describe how to support safe medication practice.​

Know when and who to report concerns to.

​Presentation (33 Slides) - Slide Titles:

Overall aim and learning outcomes

Introduction

What Is Oxycodone?​

How Oxycodone Can Affect a Person​

Oxycodone and Drowsiness​

What Should You Do?​

Oxycodone and Constipation​

How Can Care Staff Help?​

Oxycodone and Other Common Side Effects​

What Should You Do?​

Keeping People Safe When Taking Oxycodone​

When Should You Be Concerned?​

Oxycodone and Other Medicines​

Safe Storage and Handling of Oxycodone​

Supporting the Person with Pain​

What Care Staff Should and Should Not Do​

Recognising an Opioid Overdose​

What Should You Do?​

Reporting and Recording Concerns​

Quick Recap – What Should You Remember?​

References and Further Information​

Word Documents

Handout
Knowledge Check Questions
Trainer Aide Answer Key

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