Administration of Medication – Level 2

Location: Our Training Academy, West Hampstead
Delivery: Face-to-Face / Onsite (Same-Day Delivery)
Accreditation: CPD Certified

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Course Overview

The Administration of Medication module is essential for any care professional responsible for supporting service users with their prescribed treatments. This course ensures that medication is handled, stored, and administered with 100% accuracy, reducing risks and maintaining the highest safety standards.

Delivered at our West Hampstead Academy—the area’s only facility offering unrivalled hands-on training—this module is designed to give you the clinical confidence needed to ensure full compliance with CQC standards and best practice.

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Training Efficiency & Logistics

Our training is designed to fit the busy schedules of care professionals without compromising on quality:

• Same-Day Delivery: Get your face-to-face training completed in a single session.
• 3 to 4 Courses Per Day: Maximize your time at the Academy; our learners can complete up to four different modules in one day.
• Intimate Learning: With a maximum of 10 learners per day, you are guaranteed a focused environment with plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice and expert Q&A.

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Certification & Trust

We provide industry-leading documentation that stands up to the most rigorous inspections:

• 3-Year Validity: All medication certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issue, ensuring long-term professional compliance.
• QR Code Validation: Every certificate is issued with a unique QR code. This allows for instant digital verification by employers or CQC inspectors, providing total confidence in your training credentials.

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What You Will Learn

This module covers the critical protocols required for safe medication management:

• The 6 Rights of Administration: Ensuring the Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose, Right Time, and Right Documentation.
• CQC Standards & Legislation: Navigating the legal requirements of the Health and Social Care Act regarding medicines.
• MAR Charts: Mastery of Medication Administration Records—how to document correctly and what to do in the event of an error.
• Safe Storage & Disposal: Understanding temperature controls, controlled drugs (CD) protocols, and the legalities of disposal.
• Routes of Administration: Overview of oral, topical, inhaled, and transdermal methods.

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Why Train at our West Hampstead Academy?

As the only facility of its kind in the area, we provide a realistic setting to practice these critical skills:

• Simulated Practice: Gain confidence using real MAR charts and mock medication packaging in a controlled, supportive environment.
• Risk Management: Learn how to identify side effects and the protocols for refusal of medication.
• Expert Guidance: Our trainers bring real-world clinical experience to ensure you leave feeling fully prepared for the field.