Medication Administration Training That Supports Safe Care 

Medication is part of everyday care but mistakes can happen when staff are unclear, rushed or under-trained. Even small errors can affect patient safety and place pressure on healthcare teams. That’s why clear, practical medication administration training is essential across healthcare settings. 

 

 

Who This Training Is Designed For 

This medication administration training course supports nurses, healthcare assistants and senior staff who are responsible for giving medication safely. It also benefits those completing medical administrative assistant training, where understanding medication processes helps support clinical teams effectively. 
 
For registered professionals, the course reflects the expectations of administration of medication training for nurses, focusing on accountability, safe practice and accurate documentation. 
 
 

What Staff Learn in the Session 

 
Training covers the practical knowledge staff need to work with confidence, including: 
 
Legal responsibilities when administering medication 
Safe handling, storage and administration procedures 
Record-keeping and reporting requirements 
Recognising and responding to medication errors 
 
The focus is on real situations staff face in daily practice. 
 

Train the Trainer Options for Organisations 

For teams delivering training internally, LTT also provides medication administration train the trainer programmes. The trainer medication administration course prepares experienced staff to deliver consistent, compliant training across their organisation. 

Flexible Delivery with Certification Included 

Training can be delivered face to face or online. Certification is included at no additional cost and all sessions are led by experienced healthcare professionals who understand the realities of frontline care. 

Why Choose Us 

Training was amazing I feel I learnt so much even going in with a bit of knowledge already!! He made it fun and very interesting!! 
Paige - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review) 
They are very friendly and knowledgeable, making the atmosphere conducive to learning. I definitely recommend anyone in Health and social care to get in touch with Leicestershire Training team 
Vee - Manager (5 Star Trustpilot Review) 
The trainer who ran the training sessions today did a fantastic job! He has an amazing sense of humour and made difficult topics fun and engaging, 
Vanessa - Carer (5 Star Trustpilot Review) 
Always very informative about the specified subject. Without these training courses we wouldn't get to know detailed things about the aspects of a patients disabilities. 
Kim - Senior Carer (5 Star Google Review) 

All of our courses include complimentary free certificates as well as handouts.  

 
Whats Covered? 
 
The whole session is taught in an interactive and engaging way, helping your staff to not only learn more, but remember more too: 
 
What is medication and how it works in your body 
Understanding UK law including the Misuse of Drugs Act, Health and Social Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and The Care Act 
Learning the 6R's and other important checks during medication administration  
Understanding how to safely administer medication in a person centered way  
Administering eye drops, creams, medication patches, controlled drugs, oral and liquid medication  
Learning how to dispose of medication safely, including controlled drugs 
Understanding PRN medication and controlled drugs 
Knowing when and how to use covert medication techniques inline with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 
 
Course Details  
 
Here are some details about the course to help you decide whether or not its for you.  
 
 
This is a 2.5 hour - half day course 
If you have chosen a face to face course, it is a practical course administering eye drops and using MAR charts 
This course can be taught at your venue or via Zoom, whichever you prefer 
This course is certificated and handouts are provided for free 
The certification for the course lasts one year 
The course is taught by a professional with real experience of this topic 
The price of this course depends on the size of the group; however we pride ourselves on being affordable for all. please contact us for more information. 
 
 
Download Our Info Leaflet on Medication Training for more info! 
 

Training with the Leicestershire Training Team 

 
Training is one of the most important aspects of anyone's working life, however it is commonly a source of boredom, resulting in a poor retainment of information. This is why we started thinking about training differently. For us, the training needs to be engaging as well as informative, so what you learn today, will be remembered tomorrow.  
 
Training with us is a unique experience, with a potent mixture of fun, interactivity, real life experience and expert advice. We only use trained professionals, such as our nurse trainers, to deliver our training. This way you are taught by someone with real hands on experience.  
 
Want to Book or Ask us Some Questions First?  

CARE PLANNING AND RISK ASSESSMENTS 

FALLS PREVENTION 

MANUAL HANDLING AND MOVING & HANDLING 

PERSON CENTERED CARE & DIGNITY 

CATHETER AND STOMA CARE 

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 

PRESSURE AREA CARE 

END OF LIFE CARE & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION 

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

MENTAL CAPACITY ACT & DOLS 

SAFEGUARDING ADULTS 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY 

INFECTION CONTROL AND COSHH 

PEG CARE AND PEG FEEDING 

WOUND MANAGEMENT & REPORTING 

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