The Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3 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 healthcare settings.  The course covers a wide range of topics, including: Medicine management fundamentals, Importance of medicine management, prescribing medication effectively, common problems – pharmacological management, common medicines to use, the four principles of medicine optimisation, managing medication in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), law and legislation, and basics of medicine handling . Also this course includes the understanding of safe handling of medications, aseptic technique and health & safety management, anatomy and physiology of body parts, importance of hygiene & cleanliness and the standard precautions for infection control.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover

• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Learning outcomes

• Understand the principles of medicine management
• Apply the correct procedures for controlling, handling, and administering medications
• Identify and manage common medication-related problems
• Administer medications safely and effectively
• Comply with all relevant laws and regulations
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals about medication

Who should take the course

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are responsible for the control, handling, and administration of medications, such as nurses, care workers, pharmacists, and doctors. It is also a good choice for anyone who is interested in a career in healthcare.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Control and Administration of Medication Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Control and Administration of Medication Course is as follows: Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3

• Module 01: Medicine Management Fundamentals
• Module 02: Importance of Medicine Management
• Module 03: Prescribing Medication Effectively
• Module 04: Common Problems – Pharmacological Management
• Module 05: Common Medicines to Use
• Module 06: Palliative Care
• Module 07: The Four Principles of Medicine Optimisation
• Module 08: Managing Medication in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
• Module 09: Law and LegislationModule 10: Basics of Medicine Handling
• Module 11: Safe Handling of Medications
• Module 12: Aseptic Technique and Health & Safety Management
• Module 13: Anatomy and physiology of Body Parts
• Module 14: Importance Hygiene & Cleanliness
• Module 15: Standard Precautions for Infection Control