The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication

The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical understanding needed to safely handle, prepare, administer, store, and document medications within healthcare and care settings.

This The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, and support workers involved in medication management and administration across hospitals, care homes, community care, and healthcare environments.

The course helps learners understand medication legislation, administration procedures, infection control, controlled drugs, record keeping, medication errors, storage requirements, and professional responsibilities when administering medicines safely.

Online Medication Administration Training for Healthcare Staff

This online The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication training module provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to administer medication safely, follow legal and professional standards, reduce medication errors, and maintain accurate documentation.

The course focuses on medication handling procedures, MAR charts, routes of administration, infection prevention, controlled drugs, delegation, patient safety, and accountability.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Community Care Workers
• Clinical Support Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Mental Health Staff
• Rehabilitation Staff
• Domiciliary Care Staff
• Any healthcare worker involved in medication administration

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and understanding required to safely handle, administer, record, and store medications in accordance with UK legislation, professional standards, and best practice guidelines.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand legislation relating to medication administration
• Follow safe medication administration procedures
• Identify common routes of medication administration
• Correctly use MAR charts and drug records
• Understand confidentiality and medication security requirements
• Recognise safe storage and disposal procedures for medication
• Identify common side effects and medication risks
• Demonstrate awareness of injection preparation and administration
• Understand the handling and management of controlled drugs
• Recognise professional roles and responsibilities in medication administration
• Understand delegation and accountability requirements
• Apply best practice for documentation and record keeping
• Understand consent, refusals, omissions, and medication errors
• Promote safer medication management practices

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Medicines and Medication Legislation

Understand the principles of medication management and relevant legislation.

Topics include:

• What medicines are
• Types of medication
• The Medicines Act
• Generic medicines
• Proprietary medicines
• Controlled drugs
• Controlled drug schedules

Module 2: Preparing for Medication Administration

Learn the safe preparation procedures required before administering medication.

Topics include:

• Preparing medications safely
• Patient identification checks
• Reading prescriptions accurately
• Labelling requirements
• Checking expiry dates
• Safe preparation environments

Module 3: Medication Records and Documentation

Develop understanding of medication documentation and record keeping requirements.

Topics include:

• MAR charts and drug records
• Prescription documentation
• Recording administration accurately
• Medication omissions
• Documentation standards
• Accountability and audit trails

Module 4: Infection Control and Medication Safety

Understand infection prevention procedures during medication administration.

Topics include:

• Infection control principles
• Hand washing procedures
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Preventing contamination
• Safe handling practices
• Patient safety responsibilities

Module 5: Routes of Medication Administration

Explore the common methods used to administer medication safely.

Topics include:

• Oral medications
• Topical administration
• Inhaled medications
• Injection techniques
• Intravenous administration awareness
• Z tracking techniques

Module 6: Medication Dispensing and Patient Support

Learn how to support patients safely during medication administration.

Topics include:

• Medicine dispensing procedures
• Supporting patient understanding
• Patient consent and refusal
• Communication during administration
• Monitoring patient responses
• Safe medication support practices

Module 7: Medication Errors and Side Effects

Understand medication risks and how to respond appropriately.

Topics include:

• Medication administration errors
• Recognising side effects
• EPSE awareness
• Incident reporting procedures
• Escalating concerns
• Learning from medication incidents

Module 8: Controlled Drugs and Specialist Medication Procedures

Develop awareness of specialist medication procedures and legal responsibilities.

Topics include:

• Controlled drug registers
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Rapid tranquillisation awareness
• Syringe drivers
• Warfarin monitoring
• PGDs (Patient Group Directions)

Module 9: Medication Storage, Disposal, and Wastage

Understand safe medication storage and disposal requirements.

Topics include:

• Safe storage procedures
• Temperature monitoring
• Security of medication
• Medication disposal
• Medication wastage
• MDS system considerations

Module 10: Delegation, Professional Responsibility, and Best Practice

Recognise the responsibilities associated with medication administration.

Topics include:

• Delegation principles
• Scope of practice
• Professional accountability
• Confidentiality requirements
• Best practice guidance
• Maintaining safe medication standards

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of medication legislation, administration procedures, documentation, infection control, controlled drugs, delegation, and patient safety responsibilities.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible online learning
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Supports safer medication administration practices
• Improves medication safety awareness
• Strengthens documentation and accountability skills
• Promotes legal and professional compliance
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Enrol Online Today

Strengthen your understanding of medication safety, improve administration and documentation skills, and support safer healthcare practices with The Safe Handling & Administration of Medication Online Training today.