Managing Medication


Duration – 3 hours
Who’s it for?

Anyone who is responsible for handling and / or administering medication.  This course is designed to provide you with all of the information you need to know about managing medication, whether that is in a care home, a school, or the patient’s own home.  It focuses on your responsibilities and accountability and will advise you how to competently carry out your duties safely and within set procedures.

Course content :
  • Why we use medication
  • Supporting independence and choices
  • Types/classification of medication
  • Administration process
  • Routes into the body
  • Hygiene procedures
  • Monitoring dosage systems
  • Maintaining accurate records
£310 + VAT for an in-house course

On-site course charge includes a suitable handout and certificate of attendance for each delegate