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5Mohamed Rafeek
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Posted on 06/07/2026
Meds Training
Top Rated4.9(26 reviews)
This course provides essential knowledge and skills for the safe administration of medications in care settings. It covers medication safety principles, UK legal responsibilities, storage and handling of medicines, routes of administration, and accurate documentation. The course also addresses medication errors, communication, and special practices such as PRN, covert, and time-critical medicines.
9 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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What you'll learn
- Understand the principles of medication administration and relevant UK legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Apply the Six Rights of medication administration to ensure safe practice.
- Demonstrate safe storage, handling, and administration of medicines using appropriate routes.
- Recognise and prevent medication errors, including identifying adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams to support medication adherence.
- Understand special medication practices such as PRN, covert, and time-critical medications.
- Accurately document medication administration and understand the process of transcribing medication orders.
- Identify commonly used medications in care settings and understand considerations for their safe use.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the principles of medication administration and relevant UK legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Apply the Six Rights of medication administration to ensure safe practice.
- Demonstrate safe storage, handling, and administration of medicines using appropriate routes.
- Recognise and prevent medication errors, including identifying adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams to support medication adherence.
- Understand special medication practices such as PRN, covert, and time-critical medications.
- Accurately document medication administration and understand the process of transcribing medication orders.
- Identify commonly used medications in care settings and understand considerations for their safe use.
Modules
Module 1
Introduction to Medication Administration and UK Legal Frameworks
Module 2
Principles of Safe Medication Administration
Module 3
Medication Storage, Handling, and Routes of Administration
Module 4
Preventing Medication Errors and Managing Risks
Module 5
Communication and Supporting Medication Adherence
Module 6
Special Types of Medication Administration
Module 7
Documentation, Record Keeping, and Transcribing
Module 8
Common Medications Used in Care Settings
Module 9
Summary
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5Maria
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l am learning a lot
Posted on 21/07/2026
Pontianus
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I enjoyed the learning
Posted on 29/08/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers safe medication administration, the Six Rights of medication, storage and handling of medicines, routes of administration, preventing medication errors, PRN and time-critical medicines, documentation, and UK legal responsibilities.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.
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Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals, care workers, and caregivers who are responsible for administering or supporting medication in healthcare or social care settings.