The administration of medication training course includes the Acts relating to medication, different presentations of drugs, storage and disposal of medication. 
During the course ‘good practice’ is discussed as well as legal issues surrounding administration of medication.

The course is aimed at all employees who are required to administer drugs as part of their daily work routine.

Course length: 2 hrs

Qualification: Safe Administration of Medications Certificate

Course Syllabus

• Explain the difference between a medicine and a drug
• Ensure the students understand the Medicines Act and the Misuse of Drugs Act
• Make sure the students understand about the different presentations of drugs
• Explain about the different routes of administration and about how and when to administer the drug prescribed
• Safe handling of sharps
• Storage of medications and drugs in the care setting
• The disposal of drugs safely and the record keeping

Cost: £25 per person + VAT on open courses

£25 per person + VAT (min charge of £200 + VAT) for in-house courses

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