Course Information
This Care of Medicines and Administration training course is designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for handling, managing, and administering medication as part of their role. It is ideal for nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff who need to refresh their knowledge or develop a deeper understanding of safe medicines management.
Effective medication administration is a critical component of high‑quality patient care. This course ensures participants are confident in current legislation, safe handling practices, accurate documentation, and the practical skills required to administer medicines safely and professionally. Attendees will also take part in demonstrations covering a range of administration techniques, including tablets, capsules, creams, ointments, fluids, and ear, nose, eye, and inhaled medications.
This Apex training programme includes:
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Regulations: Understanding the frameworks governing medicines management
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Current legislation: Legal responsibilities and professional accountability
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Prescription drugs: Categories, classifications, and safe handling
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Prescriptions and labels: How to read, interpret, and check medication labels
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Medicines and the elderly: Considerations for age‑related changes and polypharmacy
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Refusal of medicines: Rights, documentation, and appropriate responses
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Drug disposal: Safe and compliant disposal procedures
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Drug errors: Prevention, reporting, and learning from incidents
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Documentation: Accurate completion of M.A.R. sheets and associated paperwork
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Administration of medication: Best‑practice principles and safe techniques
Who is this course for?
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Suitable for: Anyone working in healthcare
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Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training
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Course length: 1 day
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Max attendees: 15 delegates