Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Course aims
  • 2

    Law and legislation

    • The laws surrounding administering medication in education (video)

    • The Children and Families Act (2014)

    • The Equality Act (2010)

    • The Medicines Act (1968) and The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)

    • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

    • The handling of medicines in social care (guidance)
  • 3

    Individual healthcare plans

    • Policies

    • Developing an individual health care plan (IHCP)

    • Acceptable medications

    • Implementing an individual healthcare plan

    • Documenting an individual healthcare plan

    • Knowledge check
  • 4

    Administering medicines

    • Administration

    • Injections, pessaries and suppositories

    • Emergency medication

    • Storage and disposal

    • Training

    • Knowledge check
  • 5

    Areas you need to consider

    • Record keeping

    • School trips and residential visits

    • Good practice

    • Policies and procedures

    • Emotional health and wellbeing

    • Specific resources for medical conditions
  • 6

    Assessment

    • Pre-assessment

    • Assessment
  • 7

    Summary

    • Your certification

    • About this course

    • Feedback