Medication Training for Care Workers
Explain the principles of medicines governance, legal responsibility, and safe practice in care settings.Apply correct procedures for storage, administration, recording, disposal, and controlled drug handling.Complete medication records accurately, respond to…
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A comprehensive course for care workers covering the safe handling and administration of medicines, with a strong focus on governance, record-keeping, legal responsibilities, and service-user safety. Learn how to complete MAR charts, manage controlled drugs, carry out risk assessments, and respond appropriately to errors and safeguarding concerns.
Course Content
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Welcome
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Roles and Accountability
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Medicines Policies and Procedures
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Consent and Dignity
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Competence and Supervision
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Governance in Daily Practice
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Medicine Types and Forms
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Receiving and Storing Medicines
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Administering Safely
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Disposal and Returns
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Homely Remedies and PRN Use
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Reading the MAR Chart
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Recording Administration
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Non-Administration Entries
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Variable and Complex Directions
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MAR Accuracy and Audit
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Controlled Drug Basics
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Receipt and Stock Checks
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Controlled Drug Registers
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Storage and Access Controls
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Errors, Loss and Escalation
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Controlled Drug CheckQUIZ
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Medicines Law and Regulation
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Consent, Capacity and Best Interests
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Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Sharing
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Equality, Inclusion and Reasonable Adjustments
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Professional and Organisational Liability
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Units and Measurement
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Tablets and Capsules
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Liquid Medicines
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PRN and Time Intervals
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Calculation Safety Checks
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Purpose of Medicines
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Monitoring Effectiveness
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Adherence and Support Strategies
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Polypharmacy and Review
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Person-Centred Medicines Support
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Identifying Medication Risks
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Individual Risk Assessment
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Self-Administration and Prompting
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Swallowing and Formulation Risks
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Reviewing and Updating Risks
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Recording Standards
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Policies, SOPs and Local Guidance
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Handover and Communication
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Audit Trails and Stock Reconciliation
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Learning from Audit Findings
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Medication Error Types
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Immediate Response
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Incident Reporting and Follow-Up
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Safeguarding and Thresholds for Concern
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Capstone Medication Scenario
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Final Recap QuizQUIZ
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Summary
Skills and Knowledge
What You'll Learn
- Explain the principles of medicines governance, legal responsibility, and safe practice in care settings.
- Apply correct procedures for storage, administration, recording, disposal, and controlled drug handling.
- Complete medication records accurately, respond to errors safely, and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Who Is This Course For?
Personal Assistants
Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.
Employers
Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.
Family Members
Family or friends managing care and support.
Care Professionals
Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.
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Do I need any previous experience to take this course?
Most of our courses are suitable for beginners and require no previous experience. Any prerequisites will be clearly stated on the course page.
What happens if I don't pass the assessment?
If your course includes an assessment, you’ll be able to retake it according to the course policy until you achieve a passing score.
Is this course recognised in the UK?
Our training is designed for UK learners and follows current industry standards. Where applicable, accreditation or certification details are shown on the course page.
Who can I contact if I need help during the course?
Our support team is available to assist you with technical issues or course-related questions. Contact details are available in your learner dashboard.
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