Safe Administration of Medications

We have a shorter 3.5 hour session, or a longer full day course. Both cover similar content, but the longer session goes into more depth and has more practical activities to ensure application in practice.

  • Duration: 3.5 Hours / 1 Day

Group cost:

£450 / £550

+VAT (For up to 12 delegates)

We offer both a shorter & more in-depth version of this course

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In-House Group Courses at your site.

We have two versions of this course a 3.5 hour shorter course which is £450 + VAT or alternatively we can run two sessions in one day, or combine with another course that the same Trainer teaches which would then be £550 + VAT. The longer 1 day course is £550 + VAT.

Get in touch to arrange a suitable date and time. We can offer any day of the week or time to suit your setting.

Who is this course suitable for?

Anyone administering medication within a care setting.

Course Content

  • Law, policies, guidance and best practice
  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Common groups of medications
  • Levels of support
  • Assessed needs & types of support
  • Safe storage, handling and disposal of medication
  • Consent and mental capacity
  • Recording keeping & MAR charts
  • Digital recording
  • Labelling standards
  • Controlled medication
  • Administration & specialist techniques
  • Disposal of medication
  • Possible problems including side effects
  • Medication errors
  • Reporting mistakes & competence

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