Medication Administration
Medication administration training helps your team administer, record and manage medication safely and confidently for the people in their care, in line with current UK legislation, NICE guidance and best practice. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Administer, record and manage medication safely and confidently
The full content is set out below, exactly as our trainers deliver it.
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Administration responsibilities
- Who can administer medication
- Oral, topical, transdermal and inhaled routes
- Invasive and specialised medicines
Absorption and interactions
- The passage of a drug
- Timing and changes in absorption ability
- Drug interactions
- Contraindications and swallowing difficulties
- Cutting, crushing and covert administration
Medication administration records
- MAR and eMAR record-keeping
- Completing the MAR chart
- Missed medication
- Medication review
Ordering, auditing and storage
- Ordering medication on the MAR and eMAR
- Stock medication and homely remedies
- Booking-in medication and the 28-day cycle
- Medication audits
- Storage requirements and oxygen storage
Medication checks
- The last line of defence
- The 6 rights of medication administration
Other considerations
- Right education, documentation, assessment and evaluation
- What to do if a “right” is a “wrong”
Administering medication
- Taking responsibility and truthful documentation
- Preparing the trolley and starting the round
- Medication administration in action
- Administration observation and round complete
- Away from the usual care setting
Post round observations
- Adverse observations
- Medication effectiveness observation
Disposal of medication
- Regulations and reasons for disposal
- Denaturing controlled drugs
- Disposal by medicine type
- Keeping records
Errors
- Risk of errors
- Common errors and near misses
- Why medication errors happen
- What to do if an error happens
- Guidance and legislation
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Related clinical courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Medication Administration course?
It runs as a full day – 6 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
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We bring Medication Administration training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.