Medication Administration Training
Our CPD-accredited Medication Administration Training provides carers and nurses with the essential skills to handle medications safely and accurately, with a thorough understanding of medication management.
Our CPD-accredited Medication Administration Training provides carers and nurses with the essential skills to handle medications safely and accurately, with a thorough understanding of medication management.
Our full-day Medication Administration Training is designed for registered nurses, support workers, and healthcare assistants. We offer this training to our own care and nursing teams, as well as to external individuals and healthcare services throughout the UK.
It’s ideal for care professionals seeking to update their medication administration knowledge in line with current best practice standards.
The course provides key information about handling medications, including treatment, prescription, dispensing, and administration.
You’ll also participate in realistic practice scenarios that reflect the tasks and situations you’ll likely encounter when working in care.
Our CPD-accredited medication administration training provides care and nursing teams with the skills to handle medications safely and accurately. It also covers key legal requirements and terminology, ensuring a thorough understanding of medication management.
Over 6.5 hours, you’ll gain both theoretical knowledge and participate in practical, hands-on competency assessments. This blend of learning reinforces understanding and practical skills, preparing care professionals to leave training and handle medications safely.
Course Overview:
The training begins with an introduction covering the relevant UK legislation, policies, and procedures that govern medication administration. Learn about best practices to ensure compliance with legal standards, safeguarding clients, caregivers, and colleagues.
In this section, you’ll learn how to accurately interpret prescriptions and labels. This will help you confidently identify and administer the right medication, dosage, and frequency, all while following best practice standards.
Delve into the different classes of medications, including their therapeutic uses, potential side effects, and contraindications.
Learn how to support people who refuse medication, including legal and ethical considerations.
We will teach you how to document and manage refusals according to best practice guidelines.
Our trainers provide comprehensive guidance on the correct storage conditions for various medications, and the safe and legal disposal of unused or expired drugs.
Proper storage and disposal practices are vital to maintaining medication efficacy and safety.
You will study common causes of drug errors and learn strategies to prevent them.
This module emphasises the importance of accuracy and vigilance in medication administration to minimise risks to client safety.
This section covers how to identify and manage common side effects and adverse drug reactions, as well as how to respond quickly and correctly to these issues.
Gain a thorough understanding of the Medication Administration Record (M.A.R.) sheet and how to document medication administration accurately.
Correct record-keeping is essential for legal compliance and ensuring continuity of care.
This module covers the practical aspects of administering medication, including oral, topical, and injectable routes.
You will learn the correct techniques to deliver medication safely and effectively.
Before finishing the training, all participants engage in hands-on practice sessions where you will demonstrate various medication administration techniques.
Our expert educators’ overview and correct medication techniques. These practical assessments are designed to build your confidence and competence in real-world scenarios.
Medication administration training is designed for registered nurses, senior carers, healthcare assistants, and support workers.
We deliver training to social service providers, schools, nursing homes, private hospitals, residential homes and hospices. Additionally, our care and nursing teams receive this training when they join and as part of their annual refreshers.
All our training, including medication administration, is CPD-accredited and can be used toward nurse revalidation requirements.
We conduct training sessions in Kent, Essex, Hampshire, Sussex, and Gloucestershire.
Each location accommodates up to 13 delegates. For larger groups, we offer flexible options, such as providing multiple trainers on the same day or scheduling additional training days.
We also offer on-site training at healthcare providers’ premises. If your facility has a suitable training space, we can bring our expertise directly to you.
Our Training FacilitiesAre you an individual or care service looking to refresh your medication administration knowledge and practice?
We’re here to help! To get started, fill out the booking form or call 01227 771122.
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