Course Overview

The Safe Handling of Medicines course provides essential training for healthcare professionals responsible for administering, storing, or managing medicines in clinical and care settings. It focuses on medication safety, legislation, patient involvement, and professional accountability in line with UK healthcare standards.

Through practical and regulatory modules, learners will understand how to handle medicines safely—from prescription to administration and disposal—while maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient safety. The course also highlights the importance of communication, ethical practice, and compliance with UK law.

By completion, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to handle medicines safely, minimise errors, and maintain high standards of care within healthcare environments.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand UK legislation and regulatory frameworks governing medicines.
• Apply the principles of safe medication management in practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Follow correct procedures for storage, supply, and disposal of medicines.
• Handle hazardous drugs safely and responsibly.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in medication audits.
• Promote patient safety through involvement and awareness.

Why Choose Us?

Here’s Why This Course is the Best Choice for You:

• Lifetime Access: Revisit course materials anytime, forever.
• Expert Support: Get help from our dedicated tutor team, available Monday to Friday.
• Learn at Your Pace: Study from home, on your schedule, with no pressure.
• Cutting-Edge Content: Access video modules taught by industry-leading instructors.
• 24/7 Assistance: Reach out via email or live chat whenever you need help.
• Multi-Device Access: Learn on your computer, tablet, or smartphone—anywhere, anytime.
• Career-Boosting Certification: Earn a certificate to showcase your skills and enhance your resume.

Assessment

Test Your Knowledge and Earn Your Certification

The course includes interactive quizzes to help you track your progress and reinforce your learning. These quizzes are designed to:

• Identify areas where you need more practice.
• Build confidence in your understanding of the material.
• Prepare you for real-world challenges.

Upon successfully completing the final quiz, you’ll receive a certificate of achievement—a valuable addition to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Description

Module 01: Introduction to Medicines
Gain an understanding of the purpose, types, and classifications of medicines commonly used in healthcare settings.

Module 02: Legislation and Licensing
Explore UK laws and licensing procedures that regulate the supply, distribution, and use of medicines, including the Medicines Act 1968 and Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.

Module 03: Key Principles of Medication Management
Learn the fundamental principles of medication management, including the “five rights” of administration and error prevention techniques.

Module 04: Professional Communication and Medication Safety
Develop professional communication skills to ensure accurate information transfer between healthcare providers and patients.

Module 05: Safe Administration of Medicines
Understand how to prepare, administer, and monitor medications safely, ensuring compliance with protocols and patient-specific requirements.

Module 06: Patient Involvement in Medication Safety
Explore how involving patients in medication management improves safety, compliance, and trust in care settings.

Module 07: Storage, Supply, and Disposal of Medication
Learn best practices for storing, supplying, and safely disposing of medicines to maintain compliance and prevent contamination.

Module 08: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Understand how to manage and handle hazardous substances, such as cytotoxic and cytostatic drugs, safely and in line with COSHH regulations.

Module 09: Record-Keeping and Audit Process
Study proper documentation methods for medication records and audits to maintain accountability and traceability in healthcare systems.

Career Path

Healthcare Assistant: £20,000 – £28,000
Pharmacy Technician: £24,000 – £35,000
Nursing Assistant: £22,000 – £32,000
Medication Administrator: £25,000 – £38,000