Administration of Medication in Schools Training Course

Name: Administration of Medication in Schools
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Administration of Medication in Schools

The Administration of Medication in Schools training course is designed to teach staff how to care for children with medical needs, their legal responsibilities, and the safe administration of medicine. This online Managing Medication in Schools course is specifically for those working in the education sector.

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This Administration of Medication in Schools training course teaches staff the requirements for record keeping, how to plan for activities outside of schools, recognise the principles for safe practice in administering medication, how to administer prescribed medicine, and the laws that apply to the administration of medication in schools.

All staff have a duty of care towards the children in their care, and pupils at school with medical conditions should be properly supported so they have full access to education including school trips and physical education. Therefore, schools and early year settings must have procedures and policies in place for the administration of medication to children and young people in order to clarify responsibilities. This CPD accredited Administration of Medication in Schools online course will provide your staff with the correct knowledge and skills, and ensure your organisation remains compliant.

Duration Dependent on delivery method, this Administration of Medication in Schools training takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this online Administering Medication in Schools training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this online Administering of Medication in Schools course, either download your certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This Administration of Medication in Schools online course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Administration of Medication in Schools course learning outcomes

On completion of this online Medication Administration training course in Schools, learners should know and understand the following:

Identify the laws
Identify the laws that apply to the administration of medication in schools
Requirements for record keeping
Understand the requirements for record keeping, including consent forms and records of medicines administered
Plan for activities outside of school
Learn how to plan for activities outside of school, such as school trips and residential visits
Policies and procedures
Identify the policies and procedures schools should have in place
Safe practice in administering medication
Recognise the principles for safe practice in administering medication
Training requirements for schools
Understood the training requirements for schools, including how to administer prescribed medicine and awareness training for relevant medical conditions

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Frequently asked questions

Since all staff have a duty of care towards the safety and welfare of children in their setting, our training specialists often get asked about this Administration of Medication training course. We have put some of the most commonly asked questions below.

Are schools legally obliged to administer medication?

Teachers are not legally obliged to administer medication to children, or to supervise them taking it.

However, all schools must have a policy in place that dictates how they will administer medicines and teaching unions advise that they shouldn't give medicine to children unless they've had the appropriate training or information.

What are the basic requirements for medication administration at school?

The basic requirements for medication administration in schools are to have the correct medication policies and procedures in place and ensure you have a teacher or member of staff with the appropriate training or information on how to administer medication for those who need to take it during school hours or on school trips.

Why is this Medication Administration at school training course important?

At some stage in life, most children will need to take medication at school, whether that's antibiotics or insulin to control their diabetes. It's important that teachers or school staff take Medication Administration training because it means they are fully trained and have the appropriate information to safely administer medicine to pupils, along with understanding the laws that apply and the requirements for consent forms and record keeping.

Our Administration of Medication in Schools will teach your staff the necessary skills and knowledge they require.

What training should you have to administer medication in schools? This Administration of Medication in Schools course is a great course to train your staff in how to administer medication to students, record the medicines administered, and plan for activities outside of school such as school trips.

Do school staff need to be trained to administer medications? Yes, staff need to have the appropriate training to administer prescription medicines or undertake health care procedures. Schools should ensure their policies regarding medication clearly sets out how staff will be supported and trained to carry out their role to support pupils with medical conditions. It should be clear that any member of staff providing support to a pupil with medical needs should have received suitable training.

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