Course detail
Medication Administration and Controlled Drugs Awareness in Adult Social Care – CPD Course
This course provides a detailed awareness-level overview of safe medication administration and controlled drugs management in adult social care. It is intended for staff working in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living and other adult social care services in England. It explains legal and professional responsibilities, medicines governance, person-centred support, consent and capacity, safe administration by different routes, controlled drugs, incident learning, safeguarding, competency assessment and continuous quality improvement.
Topics
20
Duration
1.2h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
Introduction to Medicines Support in Social Care
Legal and Professional Framework
Medicines Governance and Organisational Responsibilities
Service User Involvement, Choice and Informed Consent
Medicines and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Assessing Medicines Support Needs and Care Planning
Sharing Medicines Information and Record Keeping
Medicines Reconciliation and Medication Review
Ordering, Receiving, Storing and Disposing of Medicines
Supporting Self-Administration
Safe Administration Principles
“When Required” Medicines and Homely Remedies
Covert Administration
Refusals, Omissions, Medication Errors and Safeguarding
Controlled Drugs: Additional Requirements
Controlled Drugs in Practice: Storage, Records, Checks and Disposal
Training, Competency and Quality Improvement
Summary
References and Further Reading
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
