Course Outline

This train the trainer course is for those teaching others how to properly administer medication in care environments. The training will ensure that the delegate follows the latest CQC guidelines and legal requirements, ensuring that your organisation can continue to meet CQC recommendations when providing training to staff. By the end of the course, the delegate will have both an authoritative knowledge of medication, and the skills needed to deliver an engaging training programme.

Course Content

The following topics will be covered:

• Introduction to medication
• Storage and dispensing
• Documentation, confidentiality and record-keeping
• Administration of medication
• Reducing and eliminating medication errors
• Accountability and responsibility
• Legislative requirements
• Regulatory bodies

Train the Trainer Elements:

• Teaching methods and learning styles.
• How individuals learn and keep information.
• Feeding back productively.
• Evaluating.
• Icebreakers.
• Presenting information.
• ‘Do’s and don’ts’.

Course Assessment

The course is delivered in 2 days and candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn along with interaction in group activities.

Affordable Training

Our training courses are competitively priced and we aim to beat any equivalent training quote.

Important Information

• The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.
• Staff should not be expected to be on duty.
• Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.

Compliance

All our courses are compliant with health and safety executive guidelines and designed to help you meet and exceed the standards expected by the HSE.