Essential Skills
Administration of Medication
What the course covers:
- Understand the legislative framework, policies and guidance for the use of medication in social-care settings
- Know about common types of medication and their use
- Understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings
- Know how to promote the rights of the individual when managing medication
- Understand procedures and techniques for the administration of medication
- Prepare for the administration of medication
- Administer and monitor individuals’ medication
Practical learning outcomes requiring the demonstration of skill:
- Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely
- Be able to support use of medication
- Be able to record and report on use of medication
Please note: after completing this course the learner should be observed by a senior member of their team to ensure they are fully competent in the administration of medication required for their role.
How this course can be completed:
- Classroom: this course can be completed as a full-day course in a classroom environment, which lasts approximately 6.5 learning hours.
- Webinar: this course can be completed as a webinar that lasts approximately 3 learning hours.
- E-Learning: this course can be completed on our online learning platform, Bridge. We estimate the e-learning course should take no longer than 2 hours to complete.
How to book on to a course:
Creative Support staff – You can find dates for this course on our webinar rota. To book on to a course, please complete an
application form
Participants from other organisations – Please complete this application form or contact James Perkins at:
james.perkins@creativesupport.co.uk // 07972 735 378
How to request a course for your service:
To request an additional course for your service, please complete the Extra Training Request Form. This is an online form. Once submitted, this will be sent to our training coordinators who will be in touch with more information.
