Managing Medicines in Care Homes Course

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Managing Medicines in Care Homes Course

This CPD-accredited Level 1 course introduces safe medicines management in care homes, including medication records, reconciliation, reviews, storage, administration, safeguarding and incident reporting. Suitable for care home staff, managers, nurses, pharmacists and other relevant healthcare professionals, it supports medication safety awareness and person-centred practice. The one-hour online course includes a quiz with unlimited retakes and a free downloadable or printable CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion.

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Managing Medicines in Care Homes – Online Course

Course overview
This CPD-accredited online course introduces the principles of safe medicines management in care home settings. Learners explore medication checks, accurate record-keeping, medicines reconciliation, storage, administration, medication reviews and the reporting of errors or concerns. The course supports understanding of medication safety and person-centred care for residents.

Please note: This introductory Level 1 course supports awareness and knowledge development but does not replace practical training, competency assessments, professional qualifications or employer-specific authorisation required for medicines-related duties. Learners must work within their role, competence and applicable procedures.

What the course covers
• Person-centred care and involving residents in decisions
• Safeguarding and the safe, effective use of medicines
• Mental capacity and informed decision-making
• Sharing medicines information and maintaining accurate records
• Identifying medication-related problems and incidents
• Safeguarding investigations and incident reporting
• Medicines reconciliation during transfers
• Medication reviews and prescribing
• Ordering, receiving, storing and disposing of medicines
• Supporting residents to manage their medicines
• Safe administration of medicines
• Medicines prescribed for use when required
• Covert administration and related considerations

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for care home managers, care assistants, registered nurses, support staff, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals involved in or supporting medicines management. It can support induction, refresher training, awareness and knowledge enhancement.

Practical benefits
• Improve understanding of medication safety principles
• Recognise the importance of accurate medicines records
• Identify potential medication errors and risks
• Understand safe storage, handling and disposal practices
• Recognise adverse effects and concerns that require escalation
• Support person-centred involvement in medicines decisions
• Understand reporting procedures for medicines-related incidents

What learners will be able to do
• Explain key principles of safe medicines management
• Recognise roles, responsibilities and limits of competence
• Describe appropriate checks before supporting or administering medicines
• Understand the importance of accurate medication documentation
• Identify common medication risks and potential adverse effects
• Recognise when concerns or incidents need to be reported
• Explain the principles of medicines reconciliation and medication review
• Understand safe storage, administration and disposal practices
• Support residents’ involvement in medicines decisions where appropriate

Assessment and certificate
The course includes an online quiz, with unlimited exam retakes. Learners who successfully complete the assessment receive a free CPD-accredited digital certificate that can be downloaded or printed at home. A hard-copy certificate can also be requested.

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Assessment

Once you have completed the learning you will participate in a multiple-choice assessment, a pass mark of 75% is required. The online test is marked automatically, receiving an instant grade. Don’t worry if you don’t pass or want to improve your grade, you can retake the test unlimited times at no extra cost.

Accreditation

HL Online Training Provides continuing professional development (CPD) interactive accredited training courses online for both individuals and businesses in a health and social care environment, allowing you to obtain certified CPD hours.

Certificate

All our courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are nationally recognised. Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format which is immediately available. Hard copies of the certificate are available at an additional fee of £5. All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.

Course Format

The course is delivered online via our bespoke e-learning portal, complete with both online “classroom” style and interactive user-friendly training and downloadable documentation to aid your learning. You can resume or stop your course at any time, remembering the exact point you were at.

Course Duration

This does depend on the level and experience of the individual, as a guide a level 1 takes 1 hour, level 2 takes 2 hours and level 3 takes 3 hours as an average to complete each course. You have 12 months to take the course, however, there is no time limit in which you need to complete the course.

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Testimonials & Reviews

I’ll admit I was a bit sceptical about online training, but the quality of this course was better than many face-to-face classes I’ve taken. The videos were engaging, the resources were comprehensive, and the tutor support was excellent—they answered my questions promptly and with real insight. You can tell the instructors are true experts in their field. A five-star experience from start to finish.
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As a full-time working parent, I thought finding time to study would be impossible. The structure of the training allowed me to learn at my own pace, fitting modules in whenever I had a spare hour. The content was first-class—clear, concise, and immediately applicable to my current role. The quality of the instruction is outstanding. Thoroughly recommended for any busy professional looking to upskill.
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I took a specialised technical course and was blown away by the depth of the material. Complex topics were broken down into manageable, easy-to-understand sections. I had priced up similar training from other providers, and this was not only more affordable but also far more thorough. If you're serious about mastering a new skill, look no further. It's comprehensive, professional, and worth every penny.
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Our courses are assessed through a series of short quizzes after each module to check your understanding, followed by a final online multiple-choice exam. You can take the exam whenever you feel ready, right from your student dashboard. Don't worry if you don't pass the first time—free retakes are included to ensure you have every opportunity to succeed.