Train the Trainer-Medication Administration in Care

This full-day Train the Trainer course provides comprehensive, practical guidance for delivering safe, compliant Medication Administration training within Health and Social Care. Designed for Managers, Trainers, and Senior Staff across Wales, the session covers legal requirements, best practice, safe handling, documentation, error prevention, and learner assessment.
Participants will gain the confidence, tools, and resources needed to teach medication safely, effectively, and in line with Welsh legislation, NICE guidance, and organisational policy. Further standalone modules—such as Controlled Drugs, Covert Medication, or Medication Error Analysis—are available on request.

What the Training Will Cover:

1. Introduction to Medication Train the Trainer

2. Medication Law, Guidance & Compliance

3. Types of Medication & Routes of Administration

4. Individual Needs & Care Planning

5. Medication Errors & Near Misses

6. Safe Administration Process

7. Policies, Procedures & Organisational Requirements

8. Designing & Delivering Medication Training

9. Trainer Toolkit & Resources

10. Supporting a Safe Medication Culture

Who should attend:

• Managers
• Senior Care Staff
• Training Leads / Trainers
• Deputy Managers
• Team Leaders
• Anyone responsible for delivering or overseeing medication training in Health & Social Care

Outcome:

Participants will leave with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver safe, effective Medication Administration training. They will understand legislation, documentation, error prevention, competency assessment, and how to ensure their organisation maintains robust, compliant medication practices.