Medication Administration

Virtual Course – This Medication Administration training course is designed for workers who administer medication in all health and social care settings. It covers the legal aspects involved in medication, the responsibility of the designated persons, the different categories of drugs as well as how to administer medication safely.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the medication legal framework
• The roles and responsibilities of the designated persons
• Understand the different categories of drugs and how they work
• Understand how to administer drugs safely and keep records
• Understand how to deal with medication errors
• Understand the legal requirements on storage and disposal of drugs