Train the Trainer – Medication Administration in Care

Develop the skills to train others in safe, person-centred Medication Administration in care settings.

This Train the Trainer – Medication Administration in Care course is designed for experienced professionals who are responsible for delivering medication training within health and social care settings. The course provides participants with the knowledge, confidence, and teaching skills required to train others safely, competently, and in line with current legislation, best practice, and regulatory expectations.

The training combines up-to-date medication management guidance with adult learning principles, enabling participants to both understand medication administration and effectively teach and assess others. The course covers safe practice, error prevention, documentation, and accountability, while supporting trainers to deliver engaging, inclusive, and compliant training sessions.

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

What the Training Will Cover

1. Introduction to the Trainer Role

• Responsibilities of a medication trainer
• Accountability and professional boundaries
• Understanding competence and confidence

2. Adult Learning Principles

• How adults learn best
• Inclusive and engaging teaching methods
• Supporting different learning styles

3. Medication Legislation & Guidance

• Relevant UK and Welsh legislation
• Roles and responsibilities in medication administration
• Organisational policies and procedures

4. Safe Medication Administration

• The principles of safe practice
• Routes of administration
• Timing, dosage, and accuracy
• Infection prevention and control

5. Medication Errors & Risk Reduction

• Common medication errors and near misses
• Causes and contributory factors
• Reporting, learning, and prevention strategies

6. Documentation & Record Keeping

• MAR charts and documentation standards
• Controlled drugs awareness
• Storage, disposal, and stock control

7. Person-Centred Medication Support

• Consent, capacity, and choice
• Supporting dignity and independence
• Covert medication awareness

8. Teaching Medication Administration

• Delivering medication training sessions
• Using case studies and scenarios
• Supporting learners in practice

9. Assessing Competence

• Observations and competency assessments
• Providing constructive feedback
• Managing concerns and additional support

10. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintaining training standards
• Reflecting on trainer practice
• Keeping training current and compliant

Who Should Attend

• Senior care staff
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Registered managers and deputy managers
• Experienced carers responsible for training others
• Anyone delivering or planning to deliver medication training

Outcome

Participants will leave the course with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver Medication Administration training safely and effectively. Learners will be able to teach best practice, assess competency, manage risk, support person-centred care, and ensure medication training meets legislative and regulatory standards.