Administration of Medicine in Schools Training Course

Overview

This Administration of Medication in Schools training course teaches staff the requirements for record keeping, how to plan for activities outside of schools, recognise the principles for safe practice in administering medication, how to administer prescribed medicine, and the laws that apply to the administration of medication in schools. This course takes between 1-2 hours to complete.

All staff have a duty of care towards the children in their care. Therefore, schools and early year settings must have procedures and policies in place for the administration of medication to children and young people in order to clarify responsibilities. This CPD accredited online Administration of Medication course will provide your staff with the correct knowledge and skills.

Administration of Medication in Schools Training Course Outline

The aim of this Medication Administration training in Schools is to greater increase your knowledge on how to implement and maintain a safe and effective system for administering medication.

The key points covered in this course are:

Identify the laws
Requirements for record keeping
Plan for activities outside of school
Policies and procedures
Safe practice in administering medication
Training requirements for schools

Administration of Medication in Schools Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Medication Administration training course in Schools, learners should know and understand the following:

Identify the laws
Identify the laws that apply to the administration of medication in schools
Requirements for record keeping
Understand the requirements for record keeping, including consent forms and records of medicines administered
Plan for activities outside of school
Learn how to plan for activities outside of school, such as school trips and residential visits
Policies and procedures
Identify the policies and procedures schools should have in place
Safe practice in administering medication
Recognise the principles for safe practice in administering medication
Training requirements for schools
Understood the training requirements for schools, including how to administer prescribed medicine and awareness training for relevant medical conditions