Medication Administration

Medication administration training – also refered to as Medication administraion Level 2 – helps healthcare and care professionals develop the knowledge and skills required to administer medicines safely within health and social care settings. Covering legislation, routes, documentation, administration procedures, refusal, covert administration, medication errors and side effects, the course supports safer, person-centred medication practice.

  • Suitable for: Nurses, HCAs, care staff

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

  • Course length: ½ day (theory) / 1 day (theory & practical)

  • 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 medication administration is a fundamental responsibility in health and social care. This training provides a comprehensive refresher on the principles, procedures and responsibilities involved in supporting individuals with their medicines. Delegates explore different routes of administration, the levels of medication support, consent and capacity, medication documentation and the use of MAR records. The course also focuses on the six rights of medication administration, safe procedures, medication refusal and covert administration, as well as recognising and responding to medication errors.

Delegates will learn how to monitor for common side effects and more serious reactions, while understanding the importance of following organisational policies, working within their competence and maintaining accurate records. Practical activities include completing MAR charts.

Learning outcomes

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

  • Understand the legislation, regulations and guidance relevant to safe medication administration.
  • Understand their own roles, responsibilities and accountability when supporting individuals with medication.
  • Recognise the different levels of medication support and administration.
  • Identify common routes of medication administration and understand their appropriate use.
  • Understand the information required before administering a medication, including its purpose, dose, contraindications, cautions and potential side effects.
  • Apply the 6 Rights of medication administration: right person, right medication, right dose, right route, right time and right documentation.
  • Correctly interpret and complete Medication Administration Records (MARs).
  • Understand the importance of accurate, timely and legible medication documentation.
  • Follow safe procedures for medication administration, including appropriate checks and confirming the identity of the individual.
  • Understand how to respond appropriately when an individual refuses medication.
  • Understand the principles and requirements surrounding covert medication administration.
  • Recognise common medication errors and understand the appropriate steps to take when an error occurs.
  • Identify common side effects and recognise signs of potentially serious medication reactions.
  • Understand appropriate reporting procedures for medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Work within their assessed level of competence and follow their organisation's policies and procedures.

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.

Course FAQs

The course is designed for healthcare and care professionals who are responsible for, or involved in, supporting individuals with their medication within a health or social care setting.

The course covers legislation and regulations, medication responsibilities, levels of medication support, administration routes, documentation, administration procedures, refusal, covert administration, medication errors, and monitoring side effects and reactions.

Yes. Medication Administration Records (MARs), including electronic MAR records, are covered in detail. The course also includes a practical activity where delegates practise completing a MAR chart and consider what information needs to be recorded.

Yes. Delegates learn about common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, headaches, rashes and drowsiness, as well as recognising potentially serious reactions and understanding appropriate reporting procedures.

Yes. Delegates explore common medication errors, including incorrect medication, wrong dose, incorrect route, missed doses, incorrect administration times and failures in documentation. The course also covers the actions that should be taken when an error occurs.

Yes. We deliver medication administration 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.