Level 3 Certificate in Control and Administration of Medication

Training Express Ltd

• Intro 00:08

  • 1: Intro Preview 00:08

• Level 3 Diploma in Control and Administration of Medication 2:56:39

  • 2: Module 01 Medicine Management Fundamentals 21:41
  • 3: Module 02 Importance of Medicine Management 15:10
  • 4: Module 03 Prescribing Medication Effectively 17:29
  • 5: Module 04 Common Problems – Pharmacological Management 42:23
  • 6: Module 05 Common Medicines to Use 12:16
  • 7: Module 06 Palliative Care 14:36
  • 8: Module 07 The Four Principles of Medicine Optimisation 15:10
  • 9: Module 08 Managing Medication in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) 24:30
  • 10: Module 09 Law and Legislation 11:24
  • 11: Leave a Review 01:00
  • 12: Certificate & Transcript 01:00

Why should you take this course?

In England alone, an estimated 237 million medication errors occur every year, costing the NHS tens of millions and contributing to avoidable harm — a stark reminder that skilled, confident practitioners are essential on every care team. This Course teaches you the core competencies employers explicitly look for — from legal compliance and safe medicine handling to accurate administration and documentation — so you can protect vulnerable patients and build your professional reputation in a sector that urgently values trained, competent staff.

The Control and Administration of Medication course is a comprehensive program that provides 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, the importance of medications and medicine management, prescribing medication effectively, pharmacological management, common medicines to use, the four principles of medicine optimisation, managing medication in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), and safe handling of medication.

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 those who are interested in a career in healthcare and want to learn more about medication management.

Course Curriculum

Control and Administration of Medication Level 3

• Module 01: Medicine Management Fundamentals
• Module 02: Importance of Medicine Management
• Module 03: Prescribing Medication Effectively
• Module 04: Common Problems – Pharmacological Management
• Module05: 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 Legislation
• Module 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 of Hygiene & Cleanliness
• Module 15: Standard Precautions for Infection Control

Accreditation

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

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital & Printed certificate (only printed certificate delivery fee applicable). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

This Control and Administration of Medication course is suitable for:

• Medical Assistant
• Allied Healthcare
• Nurse
• Midwife
• Health Care Professional
• Carers
• Support Workers

Note: This is not a regulated course. To get a professional qualification, you can choose any of the following:

• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF)
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Control and Administration of Medication Course. You just need to have an interest in Control and Administration of Medication Course.

After completing this Control and Administration of Medication Course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Control and Administration of Medication Course are:

• Health Care Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Medicines Management Assistant
• Care Home Manager
• Residential Care Worker
• Dementia Care Worker