Train The Trainer Course
Medication Awareness
Train your team to deliver safe, in-house medication training in care settings
Duration
2 days. 6 hours a day (depending on experience and group size)
Location
Nationwide UK coverage. Delivered on-site at your premises or via blended learning
Resources Included
Session templates, trainer guide, handbooks
Certification
Valid for 12 months
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Overview
Our Medication Awareness Train the Trainer course is designed for experienced care staff, senior carers, and managers who want to confidently deliver medication training to their teams. This course provides the essential skills, knowledge, and qualification needed to ensure safe medication handling and meet CQC requirements.
Safe medication management is a cornerstone of high-quality care. From understanding legal frameworks to identifying side effects and administering medicines safely, your in-house trainer will be equipped to raise standards, prevent errors, and promote best practice across your organisation.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for:
- Senior carers and team leaders
- Supervisors and care managers
- Experienced care staff with a strong understanding of medication procedures
- Organisations looking to deliver mandatory medication training internally
What does the course cover?
This in-depth course goes far beyond the basics. It enables candidates to plan, deliver, and assess engaging internal training sessions that meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Course Content Includes:
- Medication Legislation & Classifications
- Medicines Act 1968, Human Medicines Regulations 2012, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Controlled Drug classifications (Class A, B, C and Schedules)
- Licensing, generic vs. brand names, and complementary medicines
- Responsibilities as a Care Worker
- Understanding the limits of the care worker’s role
- Medication policies, MAR charts, delegation, and supervision
- Safe refusal of tasks, ongoing training, and CPD
- The Administering Process
- 5 Rights of Medication Administration
- Administering oral, topical, inhaled, buccal, eye/ear drops
- Supporting client choice, dealing with refusals and errors
- Monitoring side effects, allergic reactions, and adverse events
- Storage and Disposal
- Safe and legal medicine storage requirements
- Controlled drug storage and record-keeping
- Disposal of expired, refused or discontinued medicines
- Supporting client self-storage and risk assessment
- Record-Keeping and Information Sharing
- Maintaining accurate, legal MAR records
- Sharing information safely and in line with GDPR
- Handover procedures and preventing communication errors
- Training Delivery Skills
- Understanding how adults learn
- Creating lesson plans and delivering engaging training
- Assessing practical competence and knowledge
- Giving feedback and managing group dynamics
- Assessment and Certification
- Micro-teaching session (each candidate delivers a short training module)
- Written and practical assessments
- Successful candidates receive a Train the Trainer certificate in Medication Awareness
Benefits of this course
- Cost-effective – Eliminate the need for regular external training
- Safer practice – Reduce medication errors and improve care quality
- Tailored training – Deliver training that reflects your actual MAR charts, policies, and service user needs
- Flexibility – Run refresher sessions or onboard new starters when it suits you
- Regulatory Compliance – Aligns with CQC standards and Skills for Care expectations
- Staff development – Build trainer confidence and leadership across your team
Why Is Medication Training So Important?
Medication errors are a leading cause of harm in care settings. From missed doses to incorrect administration routes, poor practice can have serious consequences for vulnerable individuals and your organisation’s CQC rating.
By developing in-house medication trainers, you can:
- Promote best practice and safety across all shifts
- Quickly onboard agency or new staff with tailored sessions
- Reduce errors and improve audit outcomes
- Build a culture of confident, competent medication handling
Why Choose Us?
- Health and social care training specialists
- Real-world trainers with hands-on care experience
- Practical, CQC-aligned course delivery
- Up-to-date with current legislation and best practice
- Excellent feedback from care homes and support services nationwide
We Also Offer Annual Medication Training
Not ready for in-house trainers yet? We also provide:
- Annual refresher sessions
- Medication induction training
- Audit support and spot assessments
- Flexible group bookings at your site
You can outsource mandatory training while building your internal training programme over time.
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Take control of your medication training with confidence.