Safe Administration of Medications Training

MEDICATIONS MANAGEMENT FACE TO FACE TRAINING

This training supports staff to develop the knowledge, practical understanding and confidence required to assist with, administer and document medication safely within their role and in line with organisational policy and current best practice.

Duration: 4 hours
Format: Face to face practical training

Learners participating in a practical MAR simulation activity during training

What is included in this training?

What is medication
Legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
Responsibilities within medication management
Prescription only, Pharmacy medicine and General Sales List
Types of medication and their uses
Controlled drugs
Time critical and high-risk medications
Side effects V adverse reactions
Tablets, capsules and liquids – crushing/splitting
Branding
Administration routes
Regular V PRN
Safe storage and disposal of medications
Ordering medications

Consent, capacity and right to refuse
Covert administration
Accountability
Documentation and MAR Charts
Levels of medication administration
Practical: Administration of medications via feeding tubes
Transcribing
Pharmacy labels
Safe and secure storage
Medication errors
Rights of medication administration
Practical: Spot the mistake on the MAR

Close up of a box of simulation medications and a simulated MAR chart

Practical Learning

Training includes practical elements to help learners apply theory to real-life care situations. This includes:

• Medication checks and safe preparation
• Reading and interpreting MAR documentation and pharmacy labels
• Practical administration techniques relevant to the care environment
• Scenario-based discussion
• Subtle assessment techniques

Monitor displaying medication training monitor and products for enteral medication administration

Tailored to Your Service

Aspire Clinical Education recognises that medication practice varies across settings and client needs. Training can therefore be tailored to reflect:

• Your organisation’s policies and documentation
• The needs of the people you support
• Specific medication routes used within your service
• Staff experience levels

Monitor showing the rights of medication administration with practical equipment infront

Who this Training is Suitable For

• Support workers and carers working within complex care packages
• Registered nurses working in community or home care settings
• School-based or community care teams supporting individuals with medications
• Case management teams arranging client-specific training
• Care providers supporting individuals with tracheostomies
• Directly employed care teams requiring new or refresher training
• Families supporting relatives with a tracheostomy
Training is delivered to organisations and care teams supporting individuals with tracheostomies in community, home care and complex care settings across Yorkshire and the UK.

Yes, training can be delivered at an introductory level or adapted for more experienced staff requiring refresher or role-specific input.
Yes, practical elements are included where appropriate to the course content and setting and this course is designed to be interactive and engaging.
Yes, sessions can be adapted to your care setting, medication processes and learner requirements.
Training can be delivered:
• At the care provider’s premises
• Within community settings
• At a suitable venue organised by the provider
Delivery options can be discussed depending on the needs of the organisation and care package.
Yes. Learners attending training receive a certificate of attendance, and those attending the accredited workshop receive a CPD certificate.
No. Training forms the first part of the competency process.