The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication
Course Description
Welcome to The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication Online Training. This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and best practices for the safe administration and handling of medication. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion.
The course duration is approximately 1 hour and will earn you 1 CPD point. You have 6 months from the date of purchase to complete this training.
The course duration is approximately 1 hour and will earn you 1 CPD point. You have 6 months from the date of purchase to complete this training.
Course Summary
This module covers critical aspects of medication handling and administration, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements. It includes practical guidelines, risk management, and real-world scenarios to enhance your understanding.
By the end of this course, you will have the necessary skills to administer medication safely, maintain accurate records, and recognize potential side effects or errors.
By the end of this course, you will have the necessary skills to administer medication safely, maintain accurate records, and recognize potential side effects or errors.
Who Is This Course For?
This training is suitable for:
- Nurses and Midwives – Working in hospitals, care homes, and community healthcare settings.
- Caregivers and Support Workers – Assisting with medication in domiciliary care or residential facilities.
- Healthcare Assistants – Supporting patients with medication needs.
- Pharmacy Technicians – Ensuring proper handling and storage of medicines.
- Managers and Employers – Overseeing medication administration policies and compliance.
- Nurses and Midwives – Working in hospitals, care homes, and community healthcare settings.
- Caregivers and Support Workers – Assisting with medication in domiciliary care or residential facilities.
- Healthcare Assistants – Supporting patients with medication needs.
- Pharmacy Technicians – Ensuring proper handling and storage of medicines.
- Managers and Employers – Overseeing medication administration policies and compliance.
Course Contents
This module covers the following topics:
1. Introduction to Medicines – Definitions and classifications.
2. The Medicines Act – Legal requirements and compliance.
3. Generic vs. Proprietary Medicines – Understanding differences.
4. Controlled Drugs – Classification and legal obligations.
5. Controlled Drug Schedules – Categories and regulations.
6. Preparing for Administration – Steps to ensure safety.
7. Labelling & Prescriptions – Correct interpretation and documentation.
8. Medicine Administration Record (MAR) & Drug Charts – Proper usage.
9. Handling Omissions – What to do when medication is missed.
10. Correct Administration Procedures – Following best practices.
11. Infection Control & Hand Hygiene – Reducing contamination risks.
12. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – When and how to use it.
13. Medicine Dispensing – Safe handling techniques.
14. Routes of Administration – Oral, topical, injectable, etc.
15. Patient Group Directions (PGDs) – Understanding when they apply.
16. Patient Considerations – Special cases and medication refusals.
17. Administration Errors – Prevention and corrective actions.
18. Side Effects & Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPSE) – Recognition and response.
19. Medication Wastage – Proper disposal practices.
20. Issues with Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) – Limitations and best practices.
21. CD Registers & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – Compliance measures.
22. Injection Techniques – Including rapid tranquillization and Z-tracking.
23. Use of Syringe Drivers – When and how they are applied.
24. Storage of Medication – Temperature, security, and accessibility.
25. Warfarin Monitoring – Key considerations.
26. IV Administration – Safe practices.
27. Delegation – Responsibilities and limitations.
1. Introduction to Medicines – Definitions and classifications.
2. The Medicines Act – Legal requirements and compliance.
3. Generic vs. Proprietary Medicines – Understanding differences.
4. Controlled Drugs – Classification and legal obligations.
5. Controlled Drug Schedules – Categories and regulations.
6. Preparing for Administration – Steps to ensure safety.
7. Labelling & Prescriptions – Correct interpretation and documentation.
8. Medicine Administration Record (MAR) & Drug Charts – Proper usage.
9. Handling Omissions – What to do when medication is missed.
10. Correct Administration Procedures – Following best practices.
11. Infection Control & Hand Hygiene – Reducing contamination risks.
12. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – When and how to use it.
13. Medicine Dispensing – Safe handling techniques.
14. Routes of Administration – Oral, topical, injectable, etc.
15. Patient Group Directions (PGDs) – Understanding when they apply.
16. Patient Considerations – Special cases and medication refusals.
17. Administration Errors – Prevention and corrective actions.
18. Side Effects & Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPSE) – Recognition and response.
19. Medication Wastage – Proper disposal practices.
20. Issues with Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) – Limitations and best practices.
21. CD Registers & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – Compliance measures.
22. Injection Techniques – Including rapid tranquillization and Z-tracking.
23. Use of Syringe Drivers – When and how they are applied.
24. Storage of Medication – Temperature, security, and accessibility.
25. Warfarin Monitoring – Key considerations.
26. IV Administration – Safe practices.
27. Delegation – Responsibilities and limitations.
Course Outcomes
By completing this course, you will:
1. Understand the legislation governing medication administration.
2. Follow correct procedures for safe medication administration.
3. Identify and apply common routes of administration.
4. Correctly use Medication Administration Records (MAR) & Drug Charts.
5. Maintain confidentiality and security in medication handling.
6. Recognize the supply, storage, and disposal requirements of medicines.
7. Identify potential side effects and adverse reactions.
8. Demonstrate an awareness of safe injection techniques.
9. Understand the correct handling, storage, and destruction of controlled drugs.
10. Define the qualified nurse’s role in medication administration.
11. Follow best practices for delegation in medication-related tasks.
12. Maintain accurate record-keeping in compliance with regulations.
13. Understand policies regarding medication refusal, consent, and omissions.
14. Apply best practices for medication administration in different healthcare settings.
1. Understand the legislation governing medication administration.
2. Follow correct procedures for safe medication administration.
3. Identify and apply common routes of administration.
4. Correctly use Medication Administration Records (MAR) & Drug Charts.
5. Maintain confidentiality and security in medication handling.
6. Recognize the supply, storage, and disposal requirements of medicines.
7. Identify potential side effects and adverse reactions.
8. Demonstrate an awareness of safe injection techniques.
9. Understand the correct handling, storage, and destruction of controlled drugs.
10. Define the qualified nurse’s role in medication administration.
11. Follow best practices for delegation in medication-related tasks.
12. Maintain accurate record-keeping in compliance with regulations.
13. Understand policies regarding medication refusal, consent, and omissions.
14. Apply best practices for medication administration in different healthcare settings.
Frameworks & Standards
This course aligns with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s CPD requirements.
CPD Requirements:
- You must complete 35 CPD hours within three years of your last registration renewal or initial registration.
- At least 20 CPD hours must involve participatory learning, requiring interaction with other professionals.
CPD Requirements:
- You must complete 35 CPD hours within three years of your last registration renewal or initial registration.
- At least 20 CPD hours must involve participatory learning, requiring interaction with other professionals.
