Managing Medicines in Social Care
Support safe medicines handling in social care settings in line with everyday workplace practice and legal responsibilities.Apply accurate record-keeping, storage, administration support and infection prevention to reduce avoidable medicines-related risk.Recognise…
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A practical course on managing medicines safely and confidently in social care, covering everyday procedures, record-keeping, legislation, and best practice. Learn how to support people with medicines while reducing risk, maintaining dignity, and staying compliant.
Course Content
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Welcome
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Medicines and Common Forms
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Law and Local Policy
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Reducing Risk
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Consent and Capacity
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Confidentiality and Information Sharing
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Dignity and Choice
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Working with Families and Professionals
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Consent and Rights CheckQUIZ
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Receiving Medicines
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Storage and Temperature
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Stock Control and Returns
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Controlled and High-Risk Medicines
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Storage and Handling CheckQUIZ
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The Right Checks
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Prompting and Assisting
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Different Routes of Administration
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Infection Prevention and Hygiene
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Administration Practice CheckQUIZ
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MAR Charts and Notes
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Recording Omissions and Refusals
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Incident Reporting
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Audits and Handover
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Records and Reporting CheckQUIZ
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Recognising Errors
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Immediate Actions
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Escalation and Safeguarding
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Learning from Mistakes
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Error Response CheckQUIZ
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Covert Administration
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PRN and Variable Doses
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Supporting Self-Administration
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Special Situations CheckQUIZ
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Final Recap QuizQUIZ
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Create a Medicines Support Action Plan
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Summary
Skills and Knowledge
What You'll Learn
- Support safe medicines handling in social care settings in line with everyday workplace practice and legal responsibilities.
- Apply accurate record-keeping, storage, administration support and infection prevention to reduce avoidable medicines-related risk.
- Recognise concerns, respond to medicines errors appropriately, and escalate issues while maintaining dignity, consent and confidentiality.
Who Is This Course For?
Personal Assistants
Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.
Employers
Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.
Family Members
Family or friends managing care and support.
Care Professionals
Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.
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Do I need any previous experience to take this course?
Most of our courses are suitable for beginners and require no previous experience. Any prerequisites will be clearly stated on the course page.
What happens if I don't pass the assessment?
If your course includes an assessment, you’ll be able to retake it according to the course policy until you achieve a passing score.
Is this course recognised in the UK?
Our training is designed for UK learners and follows current industry standards. Where applicable, accreditation or certification details are shown on the course page.
Who can I contact if I need help during the course?
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