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Level 1
Medication
Awareness
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Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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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: 20 Maximum
Our Medication
Awareness Training:
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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.
