Medication Train the Trainer
About Medication Train the Trainer
This course is ideal for team leaders, nurses and experienced carers in the health and social care industry or childcare industries, who are responsible for medication. It focuses not only on the importance of recording and reporting the usage of medicines but also on reducing the risk of errors and ensuring medicines are administered and processed safely. Candidates will understand the different types of medication, how to use and dispose of them correctly and more.
This course ensures preparedness from its learners to support patients and handle their medication safely and accurately. As this is a train the trainer course, candidates will also be provided the knowledge and skills needed to deliver training to others in their teams confidently and accurately.
Course Length
Our Medication Train the Trainer course is 6 hours long and completed in 1 day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Medication Train the Trainer certificate lasts 36 months (3 years). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery Methods
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 6). We also run the Medication Train the Trainer course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Medication Train the Trainer course, you will learn the legislation and codes of practice, roles and responsibilities, how to impart your knowledge onto others, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How Do You Get Certified?
Train the Trainer courses are available in-house for a group of up to 6 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres
Medication Train the Trainer Course Outline
- Introduction and explanation.
- Legislation and codes of practice.
- Roles and responsibilities.
- Medication and risks.
- The medication process, prescribing and dispensing.
- Administration and record-keeping.
- Managing a medication error.
- Identifying and managing side effects.
- Storage and disposal
- Train the trainer elements: learning methods, presenting skills, and more…
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Medication Train the Trainer FAQs
What is medication training?
Medication training covers administration and monitoring of patients’ medication in a safe and efficient way. The course draws directly from the latest legislation and official guidance from relevant authorities.
What is a Train the Trainer course?
Train the Trainer courses cover a learner’s chosen subject in-depth, in addition to crucial teaching skills that qualify learners to teach the subject matter confidently and effectively to other people.
What will this course cover?
Medication training will cover the administration, prescription, management and handling of medicines safely, including anaesthetics, sedatives, laxatives, antibiotics and more. The Train the Trainer section of this course will cover teaching methods and more to allow learners to then train others.
Who is this course relevant to?
Medication training is an ideal solution for carers, nurses, care homes and even schools – anybody that is responsible for handling, processing or administering medication. TutorCare offers accredited training workshops at the premises of businesses across the UK.
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Our most popular course ranges
Care Train the Trainer
- Medication Train the Trainer
- Infection control Train the Trainer
- Epilepsy Train the Trainer
- Diabetes Train the Trainer
- Challenging Behaviour
- Dementia Train the Trainer
CQC Required
- Care Planning Awareness
- Infection Control Awareness
- Advanced Medication Awareness
- Care Certificate
- Safe Handling of Medications
- Advanced Medication Awareness
Safeguarding
- Child Protection Awareness
- Anti Bullying Awareness
- Safeguarding of Adults
- Lone working Awareness
- Safeguarding of Adults (SoVA)
- Safeguarding of Children Awareness
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