Medication Handling

This training module on Medication Handling equips healthcare and social care staff in the UK with essential knowledge and skills to safely manage, administer, document, and dispose of medicines. It covers legal frameworks, medication classifications, safe practices, documentation, error reporting, and person-centred care principles. Designed to promote safe and compliant medication management, it integrates written and visual content, concluding with a ten-question assessment to reinforce understanding and ensure competency.

1.5 Hours

Mobile friendly

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Learning Objectives What you'll learn

Course Modules Curriculum structure

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About The Course

Learning Objectives

Identify key legislation and guidance governing medication handling, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Human Medicines Regulations 2012, and NICE NG67.

Describe different classifications of medicines, their common side effects, and appropriate administration routes.

Apply the 6 R’s of medication administration consistently and accurately.

Recognise and respond to medication errors, including reporting procedures like the Yellow Card Scheme.

Understand legal requirements for consent, capacity, and covert administration under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation, including MAR charts and disposal records.

Course Modules

Module 1:

Introduction to Medication Handling

Module 2:

Legal and Regulatory Framework

Module 3:

Classification of Medicines

Module 4:

Common Medication Types and Side Effects

Module 5:

Medication Abbreviations and Terminology

Module 6:

Safe Storage and Disposal

Module 7:

Supporting Medication Adherence

Module 8:

Covert Medication and Consent

Module 9:

Medication Administration Records (MAR)

Module 10:

Medication Errors and Incident Reporting

Module 11:

Communication and Joint Working

Module 12:

Training and Competency

Keywords

CPD Certified Training CSTF Aligned Training Meeting NHS and CQC Standards Free Portal Access Face-to-Face Training BLS Practical Moving Handling Practical Free Online Training Practical Training Free NHS Mandatory Training