Managing Medicines in School Training
Learn how to store, administer and record medicines safely in a school setting, supporting children with medical needs.
- CPD Accredited
What this course covers
Schools and early years settings hold a responsibility to support children with medical needs, including clear policies and well-trained staff for managing medicines on site. This programme helps staff make informed decisions when administering medicines, covering legal obligations and safe storage.
Learners cover record keeping, safe disposal and the administration of both prescribed and non-prescription medicines. The course also includes emergency procedures and personal hygiene, supporting schools in meeting Department for Education statutory guidance.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Identify legal obligations for managing medicines in schools
- Describe safe storage for prescribed and controlled medicines
- Apply correct procedures for administering medicines
- Recognise the importance of accurate record keeping
- Explain how to safely dispose of unused medicines
- Respond to a medical incident using emergency procedures
Designed with these roles in mind
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Lunchtime supervisors and school administrators
- Staff in nurseries and early years settings
Modules included
7 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.
- 01 Introduction: responsibilities of schools and settings
- 02 Safe storage of prescribed medicines and controlled drugs
- 03 Administering prescribed and non-prescription medicines
- 04 Short-term and long-term medical needs
- 05 Record keeping and disposal of medicines
- 06 Emergency procedures and responding to incidents
- 07 Personal hygiene and infection prevention
How competence is checked
A final assessment checks learners understand medicine management procedures before certification.
What learners receive
Learners receive a certificate to download instantly on completing the course.
Aligned with
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Department for Education Statutory Guidance on Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions
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