Care of Medicine

Care of medicine training – also refered to as Medication administration Level 1 – provides care professionals with essential knowledge of safe medication support in health and social care settings. Covering legislation, responsibilities, prescriptions, medication storage, disposal, common medicines and side effects, this course helps care workers understand their role and support individuals safely while promoting dignity, independence and person-centred care.

  • Suitable for: Care workers and healthcare support staff

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

Safe management of medicines is an important part of providing effective, person-centred care. This course provides care workers with an understanding of medication and their responsibilities when supporting individuals in health and social care settings. Delegates will explore the three levels of medication care, including general support, medication administration and specialist techniques, alongside prescriptions, receiving and checking medicines, safe storage and disposal.

The course also covers common medication types and potential side effects and reactions. Particular emphasis is placed on following organisational policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, respecting dignity and independence, and recognising when further training or support is required. This is a theory-based course and workplace competency assessment is required where appropriate.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this training, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of safe medication management within health and social care.
  • Understand the legislation, regulations and guidance relating to medicines.
  • Explain the responsibilities of care workers and organisations when supporting individuals with medication.
  • Understand the different levels of medication care and the boundaries of each level.
  • Recognise the difference between general medication support and medication administration.
  • Identify common routes of medication administration.
  • Understand the key information that should appear on a prescription and medication label.
  • Understand the procedures for receiving and checking medicines.
  • Explain the requirements for the safe storage of medication.
  • Understand the principles of safe medication disposal and the importance of maintaining an audit trail.
  • Recognise common types of medication and their intended uses.
  • Identify common medication side effects and potential adverse reactions.
  • Understand the appropriate action when a possible side effect or reaction occurs.
  • Recognise the importance of accurate records, confidentiality and following local policies and procedures.
  • Understand when additional training, supervision or competency assessment is required.

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods:

  • Face-to-face training (½ day ): This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs.

  • Virtual training (½ day): This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Course FAQs

The course is designed for care workers and other professionals working in health and social care settings who provide general support or assistance to individuals with their medicines. The presentation specifically covers responsibilities for care workers supporting people with medication.

The course covers legislation and regulations, care worker and organisational responsibilities, levels of medication care, prescriptions, medication supply and receiving, storage, disposal, common types of medication, and medication side effects.

No. This is a theory-based Level 1 course designed to support individuals with their own medication through activities such as collecting prescriptions, prompting and general assistance. Where medication administration is required, appropriate training and workplace competency assessment are necessary. Please see our Medication Administration training.

Yes. Delegates learn about safe medication storage, including appropriate temperature controls and security, as well as safe disposal and the importance of maintaining a clear audit trail.

Yes. The course covers common side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, headaches, dry mouth, rashes, swelling and drowsiness. Delegates also learn the importance of reporting possible side effects and documenting the action taken.

Yes. We deliver care of medicine training nationwide and can provide training at your premises or through alternative delivery methods where appropriate.

Yes. Certificates are provided following successful completion of the course.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.