Medication Training
Duration: 1 Day
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The safe administration of medication is one of the most critical responsibilities for care staff. Errors can have severe, even fatal, consequences. This comprehensive course ensures staff understand the strict legal frameworks, policies, and practical procedures required to handle, administer, and record medication safely and accurately.
We cover the ‘Rights of Medication Administration’, different routes of administration, how to accurately read and complete a Medication Administration Record (MAR), and the correct protocols for ordering, receiving, storing, and disposing of drugs. The training emphasizes accountability and the importance of reporting errors immediately.
Course Aims
- Understand the legislation and guidelines governing medication in care.
- Learn the ‘Rights’ of safe medication administration.
- Understand the different types and routes of medication.
- Learn how to accurately document administration using MAR sheets.
- Understand the procedures for ordering, storing, and disposing of medication safely.
- Recognise the importance of reporting medication errors and near-misses.
Course Content
- Legislation, policies, and accountability.
- The 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
- Types of medication and routes of administration.
- Roles and responsibilities (who can do what).
- Consent and covert administration guidelines.
- Reading pharmacy labels and understanding MAR sheets.
- Practical exercises in completing MAR sheets accurately.
- Ordering, receiving, storing, and disposing of medication (including Controlled Drugs).
- Recognising side effects, adverse reactions, and managing errors.
- Homely remedies and self-administration protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this course sign me off to give medication?
This course provides the essential knowledge and theoretical assessment. To administer medication independently, you must also pass a practical competency assessment observed by a manager in your workplace.
Does this cover specialized medication like Buccal Midazolam?
No, standard medication training covers general oral and topical administration. Specialized medications like Buccal Midazolam, Insulin, or PEG medications require specific, additional training.