Statutory & Mandatory Training

Medication Administration and Management

⏲ 4 hours 💻 Online · Self-paced £29

Safe handling, administration, recording, and error reporting for non-clinical care staff. Covers the seven rights of medication administration, MAR chart completion, controlled drugs protocols, covert medication, PRN protocols, and medication error procedures.

What You'll Learn

  • The seven rights of medication administration
  • How to complete MAR charts accurately and legally
  • Controlled drugs: storage, handling, and record-keeping requirements
  • PRN (as required) medication protocols and decision-making
  • Covert medication: legal requirements and best interest decisions
  • What to do when a medication error occurs

Who This Course Is For

Care workers who administer medications to service users in any care setting. Note: completing this online module does not replace competency sign-off by a senior professional.

CQC Quality Statement Mapping

This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:

  • QS6 - Safe and effective staffing
  • QS3 - Safe systems, pathways, and transitions
  • QS4 - Medicines optimisation

Certificate of Completion

On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.

CPD Accredited Skills for Care Aligned CQC Mapped

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