Medication administration level 1 and 2

This course teaches the learners the important aspects of legislation surrounding the administration of medication.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for any one who may have to administer medication. For examples schools care homes etc. This course is recommended to be run in house so company practices and polices can be discussed.

Course Overview

• Delegates obligations and that of their employer in regards to the documentation and the administration of medication
• How medication should be stored
• Different types of medication and how they work
• Knowledge of the common adverse reactions
• The seven guidelines of administration of medication
• Controlled drugs
• Drug errors
• Disposal of medication, etc.
• Implementing policies, procedures, competency checks and audits

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the legislation that affects the administration of medicines
• Describe how medication should be stored and recorded
• Understand the different types of medication and how they work
• Follow protocols and policies when receiving, storing and recording medicines
• Describe common adverse reactions to medication
• Understand the differences in protocols between various healthcare provisions
• Train others in medication controls within their healthcare working environment