4.8 (1089) Google Reviews Christianah Odunayo 2 weeks ago I enjoyed the training. The trainer did justice to all the sections. Lily N 2 weeks ago I had a training with this provider (HSG) and the trainer, Nathan, was very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and engaging. The training was expertly led and Nathan shared a lot of helpful tips. I definitely recommend. However, the training provider (HSG) needs to do more in the area of refreshment for all day trainings. It should not only be coffee or tea served. That was the only downside in my view, hence the 4 stars. Still, it was a very insightful session. chiatulah ameke 2 weeks ago I have been an anti - racism trainer for over 25 years and trained thousands of staff across the UK and so can say with confidence that Paul was an excellent trainer. Not only was he comprehensive in his knowledge but he was also very engaging and charming in his interaction with participants, thereby putting everyone at ease. I would thoroughly recommend and commend him to any organisation. Richard Temitope 2 weeks ago Excellenjt Blessing Manokore 1 month ago The trainer was so welcoming and taught us in an understable ways ,her encouragement and teachings are so good ,I have learnt and Hope to put the teachings into action whenever its needed .Thanks you for the career development courses they are important to me as a healthcare assistant. Liz Drew 5 months ago Course was really well delivered and pitched at the right level for experienced participants. Louise made it interesting and relevant to us from all areas of health. It's one of the best courses I've attended for a long time. Joann Davis 8 months ago A really good and informative day onyinye akilo 9 months ago It was a fun and interactive session Load more

Avoidable medication errors cost 1,700 lives and more than £98 million to the NHS in England every year. (Source: BMJ Quality and Safety Journal)

Medication can be dangerous when misused but when used effectively is a very powerful tool to alleviate symptoms and improve or prolong a persons life.

Healthcare professionals are not only responsible for the safe delivery of medication but also upholding dignity, encouraging independence and respecting choices the service user/patient makes.

Who is this course for?

Medication Administration training is an excellent refresher course for healthcare professionals with the responsibility of receiving, storing, administering and disposing of medication.

Objectives

• Understand your professional duties and legal obligations
• Recognise the importance of reporting any lapses in care
• Acknowledge your competence limits
• Learn to provide effective verbal and non-verbal support
• Overcome communication barriers for better interaction
• Identify factors affecting individual comfort and dignity
• Obtain valid consent and offer necessary support
• Understand the basics of Pharmacokinetics
• Learn to interpret prescriptions and charts
• Master the non-touch technique for medication preparation
• Know how to verify medication intake
• Understand safe medication disposal
• Keep accurate and updated records
• Apply standard infection control measures
• Understand buccal administration and self-administration
• Understand medication dosage calculation
• Identify and prevent common prescribing errors
• Learn effective ways to escalate concerns

Course content

• Legislation
• The 8 rights of medication administration
• Classification and types of medication
• Routes into the body
• Maintaining records
• Prescribing medication
• Types and reasons for errors
• Storing and disposing of medication
• Buccal administration
• Self-administration and supporting independence
• Contra indications, allergies and overdoses
• Monitoring dosage systems
• Medication calculations

Course benefits

• Certificate lasts for 1 year!
• Reduce the likelihood of errors made whilst administering medicine
• Delivers key information to enhance user/ patient care