Medication Administration in Care

Medication Administration training focused on safe practice, legislation, accurate recording, and person-centred care.

This Medication Administration in Care training course provides learners with a clear, practical understanding of safe medication administration within health and social care settings. The course supports staff to administer medication confidently, accurately, and in line with legislation, organisational policies, and best practice.

Through real-life scenarios, discussion, and practical guidance, participants will explore their responsibilities, understand how errors occur, and learn how to reduce risk while maintaining dignity, consent, and person-centred care. The training is suitable for staff involved in supporting or administering medication as part of their role.

Bespoke delivery and role-specific adaptations can be provided on request.

What the Training Will Cover

1. Introduction to Medication Administration

• Roles and responsibilities of staff
• Accountability and professional boundaries
• Understanding competence and confidence

2. Legislation, Policy & Guidance

• Relevant UK and Welsh legislation
• Organisational medication policies and procedures
• Duty of care and professional responsibility

3. Safe Medication Practice

• The principles of safe medication administration
• The “rights” of medication administration
• Routes of administration
• Infection prevention and control

4. Medication Errors & Risk Reduction

• Common medication errors and near misses
• Causes and contributing factors
• Reporting procedures and learning from errors

5. Documentation & Record Keeping

• MAR charts and accurate recording
• Timing, signatures, and omissions
• Confidentiality and data protection

6. Storage, Disposal & Stock Control

• Safe storage of medication
• Disposal of unwanted or expired medication
• Controlled drugs awareness (where applicable)

7. Person-Centred Medication Support

• Consent, capacity, and choice
• Supporting dignity and independence
• Awareness of covert medication and safeguarding concerns

8. Practical Scenarios & Case Studies

• Applying learning to real-life situations
• Responding to concerns and challenges
• Reflecting on professional practice

Who Should Attend

• Care and support workers
• Health and social care staff
• Residential and domiciliary care staff
• Staff involved in supporting or administering medication
• Anyone requiring medication administration training

Outcome

Participants will leave the training with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to administer medication safely and effectively. Learners will be able to follow policies and legislation, reduce risk, record medication accurately, recognise and report errors, and support people in a dignified, person-centred way.