MEDICATION AWARENESS LEVEL 1

MEDICATION AWARENESS LEVEL 1 

DESCRIPTION: 

All staff who may require Medication Awareness Training. This training will assist with meeting Care Certificate theory requirements. 

COURSE CONTENT 

This course covers the following at Level 1: 

• Delegates obligations and that of their employer in regard to the documentation and the administration of medication 

• How medication should be stored 

• Different types of medication and how they work 

• Knowledge of the common adverse reactions 

• The seven guidelines of administration of medication 

• Controlled drugs and oxygen 

• Drug errors 

• Disposal of medication, etc. 

TARGET POPULATION: 

All staff that may be called upon to administer medication in the course of their duties. 

COURSE AIMS: 

This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely manage and administer medications, ensuring proper practices in their workplace or care environment. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

At the end of this session learners will be able to: 

• Understand the legislation that affects the administration of medicines
• Describe how medication should be stored and recorded
• Understand thedifferent typesof medication and how they work 
• Follow protocols and policies when receiving,storingand recording medicines  
• Describe common adverse reactions to medication
• Understand the differences in protocols between various healthcare provisions.

TRAINING OVERVIEW 

COURSE DURATION: 

Theory=3 Hours 

CERTIFICATION: 

Upon successful completion of the session questionnaire. 

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 

12 Maximum 

Note: Please note that the prices listed on the website are for group discounts. For individuals or groups with fewer participants than the specified minimum, there will be a minimum call-out fee per session, ranging from £120 to £220 depending on the course. This fee covers the trainer’s time, course delivery, materials, travel (if necessary), and certification.