Mangement of Medication and Awareness

Course Overview

Medication management goes far beyond administering a pill. It requires diligence, knowledge, and responsibility to ensure every dose is safe, effective, and appropriate. This course equips learners with essential skills in safe medication handling, accurate administration, and monitoring for adverse reactions—empowering you to protect patient wellbeing, reduce risks, and improve care outcomes.

Why Take This Course?

• Medication errors are among the most common—and preventable—causes of harm in healthcare settings. Proper training in medication management:
• Enhances patient safety
• Reduces the risk of administration errors
• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
• Builds confidence and competence in care staff

This course will help you:

• Handle and administer medications safely and accurately
• Identify and prevent common errors and high-risk situations
• Recognise and respond to side effects and adverse reactions
• Understand your legal responsibilities and duty of care
• Follow evidence-based practices for safe medication use

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for individuals who support, prepare, administer, or monitor medications, including:

• Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
• Nurses and Nursing Students
• Domiciliary and Residential Care Staff
• Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants
• Community Carers and Agency Staff

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of safe medication handling
• Identify different types of medications and their therapeutic uses
• Perform accurate dosage calculations and understand administration timings
• Administer medication via various routes: oral, topical, sublingual, inhalation, injection, etc.
• Recognise and respond to side effects, allergies, and adverse drug reactions
• Apply best practices in storage, record-keeping, and disposal of medications
• Comply with controlled drug policies and procedures for high-risk medications

Why It Matters

Improper medication management can lead to avoidable harm, legal consequences, and patient distress. With the right training, you can become a trusted care professional who delivers safe, effective, and person-centred medication support.

Take the Next Step

Start learning today with A.R.T.S. Training and become certified in safe medication management.

Gain the skills and confidence to protect patients, reduce errors, and deliver higher-quality care across any healthcare or social care setting.