Medication Awareness

Course Overview

The Medication Awareness Training Programme provides learners with the knowledge required to support safe medication practices within health and social care environments. The programme promotes understanding of medication handling, administration principles, and error prevention.

Aims

To provide learners with the knowledge and awareness required to support safe medication management and reduce medication-related risks.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Understand medication categories and purposes
• Follow medication administration procedures
• Recognise medication errors and risks
• Maintain accurate medication records
• Apply safe storage procedures
• Support individuals with medication needs

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand principles of medication management
• Recognise common medication risks
• Follow safe administration procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Promote safe medication practices

This will enable them to:

• Improve medication safety
• Reduce risk of errors
• Support effective treatment outcomes
• Meet regulatory requirements

Course Dates and Duration

Delivery Format: Face-to-face, online or blended learning
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be adapted to organisational requirements.

Assessment Method

Learners will:

• Participate in medication-based scenarios
• Complete knowledge assessments
• Demonstrate understanding through discussion

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.