Course detail
Medication Administration (including Controlleld Drugs) in Social Care – Level 3
This CPD-level course provides a detailed overview of safe medication administration in adult social care, including the management of controlled drugs. It is designed for staff working in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living and other adult social care settings in England. The course explains legal and professional responsibilities, medicines governance, consent and the Mental Capacity Act, documentation, self-administration, covert administration, errors and safeguarding, and the practical controls required for the safe handling of controlled drugs.
Topics
19
Duration
57m
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
Final quiz
Final step0 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
