Ensuring Safe and Effective Care
Medication administration is a critical responsibility within the health and social care sector. Our Principles of Medication Administration qualification is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and understanding needed to handle medications safely and accurately, ensuring the well-being of those in your care.
This course is a must for care professionals looking to formalise their skills, new care workers preparing for their roles, or anyone responsible for managing medication for others. By mastering the core principles, you will be able to perform your duties with confidence and competence.
What You Will Learn
This qualification focuses on the fundamental principles that underpin safe medication administration. The key learning outcomes are centered around the “7 Rights” of medication administration, a vital framework for preventing errors and ensuring positive patient outcomes. You will learn how to:
- Verify the Right Patient: Confirm that the medication is being given to the correct individual.
- Confirm the Right Medication: Ensure the medication matches the prescription or care plan.
- Administer the Right Dose: Measure and administer the correct quantity of medication.
- Use the Right Route: Understand the different ways medications can be administered (e.g., oral, topical, etc.).
- Give at the Right Time: Follow the prescribed schedule for medication administration.
- Check for the Right Documentation: Accurately record all details of the medication, including any effects or side effects.
- Understand the Right to Refuse: Respect the individual’s right to refuse medication and know the appropriate procedures to follow.
This course will also cover the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with medication administration and the importance of professional accountability.
Who is this course for?
- Care professionals who are responsible for administering medication as part of their daily duties.
- New care workers needing a foundational understanding of medication principles before starting their role.
- Family carers seeking to safely manage medication for a loved one.
- Career and Professional Benefits
- Completing this qualification demonstrates your commitment to patient safety and professional excellence. It is highly valued by employers and can enhance your career prospects in various health and social care settings, including:
- Residential care homes
- Supported living services
- Home care agencies
- This certificate is a key part of your professional development, helping you to provide the highest standard of care while reducing the risk of medication-related incidents.
- Ready to Advance Your Skills?
- Take the next step in your career and gain the essential knowledge to administer medication safely and effectively. To find out more about enrollment, please
Ready to Advance Your Skills?
Take the next step in your career and gain the essential knowledge to administer medication safely and effectively. To find out more about contact 01209 311001 or WhatsApp 07516276671
This programme has been funded by the Cornwall Adult Skills Fund
