This Level 3 Medication Management training course is aimed at senior nurses who's role includes the ordering and supply of medication, or nurses who are about to take that on this additional responsibility. You will learn how to safely handle, store, and give medicines, following the law and best practices.
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This Medication Management Level 3 training course is aimed at senior nurses who's role includes the ordering and supply of medication, or nurses who are about to take that on this additional responsibility.
This course consists of two parts that contain the following:
Where Do You Deliver The Medication Management Level 3 Training?
We can deliver this training at your premises, as long as it's within the UK.
We also have our own venues in the Midlands if you don't have access to a training room. Also, we are able to deliver this training virtually using Zoom (Zoom sessions for this course will only be available for Theory only sessions)
Who Is This Level 3 Medication Course For?
This training is for anyone working within the health and social care sector.
How Many Delegates Can I Have On One Session?
We will deliver this training for a group of up to 12 delegates. For larger groups we can either provide multiple trainers on the same day or run multiple days to get everyone trained.
Who Will Conduct the Medication Management Training?
One of our expert clinical tutors, these are either Nurses or Doctors with an abundance of clinical and complex care experience and knowledge – so you’ll be in great hands!
In addition, we will let you know who is doing the training in advance, you can check out their skills and experience by finding them on our meet the team page.
Level 3 Medication Management Training
Level 3 Medication Management Training is an advanced course for managers, senior care workers, and healthcare professionals who are responsible for controlling, handling, and giving medicines in social and home care settings.
Note that this course is the same with The Control and Administration of Medicines Level 3 Training for managers and senior care workers.
This advanced medication training covers important topics like the rules for handling medication, company policies, and the roles of care team members. Participants will learn about different types of medicines, how they are classified, the correct ways to give them, and how to spot and report bad reactions.
The Level 3 course also focuses on getting consent, doing risk assessments, and keeping accurate records. It covers safe storage, disposal of medicines, and how to make sure medicines are used properly.
After completing the course, you will know how to safely control, handle, and give medicines according to the law and company rules.
The medication management course takes about 4-6 hours and is often done face to face or virtual, with the level 3 Medication Management Certificate issued upon successfully completing this course. This course is rated ‘Excellent’ and endorsed by Skills for Care and CPD UK.
Use the 7 Rs of medication administration (Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Patient, Right Documentation, Right to Refuse) to keep patients safe.
Prescribe medications over the phone, following the correct rules.
Give as-needed medications safely and with care for the patient.
Follow the rules for giving controlled drugs.
Make good decisions about giving medicines secretly (covert administration).
Understand how homely remedies and self-medication affect patient care.
The following people should take this level 3 medication course:
Care home managers
Senior care workers
Healthcare professionals
Nurses
Domiciliary care staff
Pharmacy staff
Medication administrators in healthcare settings
Anyone responsible for managing or giving medicines in social care or home care
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills they need to safely and effectively control, handle, and administer medications in a variety of health and social care settings.
Course Benefits:
The Level 3 Medication Training for Nurses and Carers offers the following benefits:
Learn how to safely handle complex medicines.
Reduce the chance of making mistakes and keep patients safe.
Build confidence in managing risky medicines and making decisions.
Learn from our trained expert within a small class size.
Gain practical skills to confidently control and handle medications.
Learn better ways to keep records and manage risks for better care.
Understand important medicine laws, like the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and The Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Get advice on how to check risks and manage medicine systems.
Improve your job opportunities in healthcare with a certificate showing your skills.
Meet professional development needs and follow industry rules.
This Control and Administration of Medicines Level 3 Training will help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to provide the best care and follow the latest standards in medication management.
Our Medication Course Reviews
We receive thousands of great reviews from those who have attended our medication courses online and in-person across the UK.
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“Tracy Stockdale, the trainer, was very good and thorough. She made sure everyone was on the same page and offered support where needed. I thoroughly enjoyed the medication training.” – Eileen R.
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“I attended medication training today with Ben, who was very knowledgeable. It was a very informative session, all questions were answered, and the atmosphere was pleasant.” – Katie Ward
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“The course was really good, well delivered, and very interesting. Any questions we had were answered. I now feel more confident in giving clients their medication.” – Glenice Wright
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“I attended the medication training day on 11th October, and it was the best study day I have attended in a very long time. In today’s world, we are all supposed to learn by computer, apparently. Ann Louise was our tutor, and she really knew her stuff. She was very clear, very interesting, and the course was well worth the money. Thank you, ‘Caring for Care’… One satisfied customer.” – Deborah Crockett
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“We have had a great experience. We had to change a few courses at the last minute, and the staff were more than happy to help, making the changes instantly and without charge. Nothing was too much hassle. Any information requested was sent immediately. Great value for money, but most of all, great customer experience.” – Lisa Cam
Career Opportunities
The Level 3 Medication Management Training can help you within the health and social care job roles, including:
Care Home Manager: Oversee the safe use of medicines in care homes.
Senior Carer: Lead teams in giving medicines safely to patients.
Healthcare Assistant: Help with giving medicines safely in healthcare settings.
Nurse: Improve your skills in managing medications and providing patient care.
Pharmacy Technician: Help manage medicines and support healthcare teams.
Medication Safety Officer: Make sure medicines are given safely and reduce mistakes in healthcare.
With this course, you can grow your skills and increase your job chances in healthcare.
The goal of the Control and Administration of Medicines Level 3 Training is to help managers and senior care workers learn how to safely handle, control, and give medicines according to the legal and organisation standards.
This training focuses on improving medication safety, reducing risks, and making sure all rules and best practices are followed.
Questions and Answers
1. What is Control and Administration of Medication Level 3?
Level 3 Control and Administration of Medication is a course for managers and senior care workers. It teaches them how to safely give medicines and supervise others who give medicines. The course covers handling medicines, safety, risk assessments, and how to manage controlled drugs.
2. Is Level 3 Medication Management Training the Same as Control and Administration of Medicines Training?
Both focus on the safe and correct handling of medications, but Level 3 Medication Management training is a more comprehensive course for general medication handling, while Control and Administration of Medicines training specifically focuses on the handling of controlled drugs.
Level 3 Medication Course generally implies a higher level of expertise and responsibility
3. What is Level 3 Medication Administration?
Level 3 Medication Administration is an advanced course for healthcare workers. It teaches them how to manage medicines safely, follow the law, assess risks, and report problems.
4. Which techniques of giving medicine need Level 3 training?
Level 3 training includes different ways to give medicine, such as:
Oral (tablets, capsules, liquids)
Injections
Inhalers
Creams and ointments
Giving controlled drugs
5. Should I choose e-learning or trainer-led Level 3 medication training?
You can choose either option. E-learning lets you study at your own pace, while trainer-led courses give you hands-on experience. Choose the one that fits your learning style, available time, and goals: Our e learning courses starts from £2.00 per course.
6. How long does the Control and Administration of Medication Level 3 Course last?
The course duration will depend on if you choose the e-learning, online or in-person advanced medication training:
