Safe Handling of Medication

This course lasts for 3 hours face-to-face, or as long as you need online!

• Safe and appropriate medication handling (in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society guidelines)

•  The importance of accurate record-keeping

•  How to request prescriptions correctly

•  Managing medication for individuals who lack capacity

•  Proper storage and disposal of medication

•  Administering medication and supporting self-administration

•  Using monitored dosage systems effectively

•  Ensuring privacy and confidentiality

•  Training requirements for handling medication

•  How to report medication errors

•  Managing medication transfers to other settings

You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to handle medication safely and responsibly!

This course is perfect for anyone responsible for managing medication outside of a healthcare setting. Whether you’re a:

•  Giving medication to children in school

•  Carer in a domiciliary setting

•  Care home worker or manager

•  Family member looking after a loved one

•  Care provider wanting to ensure best practices

•  Anyone interested in learning safe medication handling

If you need to handle medication safely and confidently, this course is for you!

At our monthly Telford Hub public course - £55pp (min 5 learners, no max)

Onsite at your premises for a group - POA, send us an email for a quote (minimum numbers apply)