Medication Administration Training

This Medication administration course is an essential and critical area of user/patient care. Medication may be dangerous while misused however when used correctly, it is a powerful ability to alleviate signs and symptoms and improve or prolong a person's life. Healthcare workers aren't only accountable for the safe administration of drugs but additionally upholding dignity, encouraging independence and respecting alternatives the service user or patient makes. This is an excellent refresher course for any member of the healthcare team.

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• Course brochure - download

Course Content Medication administration:

• Regulation

• The seven rights of drugs administration

• Category & varieties of medicine

• Routes into the frame

• Preserving statistic MARs

• Prescribing medicinal drug

• Kinds & motives for errors

• Storing & Disposing of drugs

• Self-administration & helping independence

• Contraindications, allergies, and overdoses

• Tracking Dosage systems

This mandatory care course is delivered on-line through e-Learning. Learners of Medication of administration course will receive instant access to our interactive Learning Management System, that offers 24/7 access to the course

Course Duration

• The online care course needs a minimum of one hour to finish fully. This can be solely a guide to the educational hours needed and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the knowledge. The training is on-line thus it may be displayed over multiple sessions or done in one session.

• Learners will have access to the present course for up to twelve months from the date of joining. There's no point in time to finish the course throughout this era.

• Company (Admin) can purchase as many as courses or packages they want. There is no expiry date on the courses until unless it's assigned to the company user (Individual) Or Company Manager. For instance, you purchased 500 courses & assigned only 400 courses. Still, you have 100 courses to assign anytime, anywhere. There is no time restriction.

Aims of the Medication Administration Course:

• To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely administer medications
• To ensure students understand the importance of medication safety and error prevention
• To equip students with the ability to accurately calculate medication dosages and administer them via various routes
• To familiarize students with legal and ethical guidelines related to medication administration
• To prepare students for roles in healthcare settings where medication administration is required

Assessment

Online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need.

Certificate

Our online social care courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are nationally recognised. Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format which is immediately available. Hard copies of the certificate are available for an additional fee. All evidence of learning and certification will remain in our system for your future reference.

• Healthcare professionals such as nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists
• Individuals seeking employment in healthcare settings where medication administration is part of the job responsibilities
• Students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare

For new users, the Care Certificate course requires no prior healthcare experience. It's designed as an entry-level induction, providing essential training in care principles. Participants will need commitment to complete the modules, access to a learning platform, and support from their employer to apply practical skills in their workplace.

• Basic understanding of medical terminology and concepts
• Access to a computer or device with internet connection for online learning platforms, if applicable

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Healthcare Administrator