Medication Awareness (Half-Day Course)

Safe & Effective Medication Management in Care

Ensuring the safe handling, administration, and management of medication is a critical responsibility for all health and social care staff. This half-day training course provides an essential overview of medication safety, legal responsibilities, and best practices for those working in care homes, domiciliary care, and healthcare settings.

What You Will Learn

–Roles & Responsibilities in Medication Management – Understand the legal and professional duties of care staff in administering and managing medication.

–Types of Medication & Routes of Administration – Learn about different medications, their classifications, and the various routes of administration, including oral, topical, inhalation, and injections.

–Safe Medication Administration – Explore the best practices for medication handling, including accurate dosage measurement, record-keeping, and monitoring side effects.

–Legal & Regulatory Requirements – Gain an understanding of UK legislation surrounding medication management, including the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, and CQC guidelines.

–Storage & Disposal of Medication – Learn how to store medications safely, prevent contamination, and dispose of expired or unused drugs responsibly.

–Recognising & Responding to Medication Errors – Identify common medication errors, understand how to report incidents, and learn strategies to minimise risks.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for care workers, support staff, nurses, and anyone involved in medication administration in a healthcare or social care setting.