Managing Medication in Schools eLearn
This accredited eLearn programme is specifically designed for school staff who are responsible for administering medicines to pupils. It aims to fully train staff in medication management, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to implement the DfE Guidance on ‘Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions’ (2015)
The programme provides an overview of the legal responsibilities and requirements for medication administration in schools, ensuring staff have a complete understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Participants will gain insight into the different types, categories and routes of medicines. The programme covers the safe handling, storage and administration of medication in the school environment, emphasising the importance of correct record keeping.
By the end of the course, staff will possess the necessary knowledge to confidently administer medications safely within a school setting.
The course covers:
- Legislation regarding medication in the education setting
- Drug and medicine classification
- The importance of maintaining accurate medicine records
- Safety protocols for medication storage and disposal
- Home remedies and non-prescription medicines
- Procedures for medication refusal
- Pupil self-management of medication
- Principles of safe handling
- Administration of tablets, liquids, inhalers, ear drops, eye drops etc.
- Protocols for handling errors and near misses
- Individual Health Care Plans
- Liability & indemnity
- Policy, procedures, and best practices
- Record keeping and registers
A certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
The cost of this accredited Managing Medication in Schools eLearn is £49 per person, with discounts available for groups of staff greater than 10.
