Level 1 

Medication 

Awareness

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Course Objectives

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

• Understand the legislation that affects the administration of medicines.

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•  Describe how medication should be stored and recorded.

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• Understand the different types of medication and how they work.

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• Follow protocols and policies when receiving, storing and recording medicines.

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• Describe common adverse reactions to medication.

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• Understand the differences in protocols between various healthcare provisions.

Course Overview

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

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Course Duration: 3 hours.

​Certification:  Level 1 Award in Medication Awareness.

Assessment: Knowledge assessment via a question paper.

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Number of Participants: 16 Maximum

Our Medication

Awareness Training:

• Is based on the compliance requirements placed on trainers by the Medicines Act, Health & Safety at Work (Etc.)  Act 1974, Access to Health Records Act, The Human Medicines  Regulations, Misuse of Drugs Act and CQC standards.

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• Is based on guidelines produced by the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE).  

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• Can assist Health & Social Care Diploma candidates with the various elements of their learning.