Medication Support and Administration
On 10 December @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
When it comes to medication, safety is paramount. Our training focuses on teaching you best practices for safe administration, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring you have the information and expertise required to excel in your PA role. Once completed, this training should be refreshed annually.
What will be covered?
- Your roles and responsibilities when administering or supporting someone with medication.
- How to prepare medication safely.
- How to document the use of medication.
- How to store and dispose of medication in a safe way.
- The 8 rights and guidelines of administration.
- What to do if an error is made and why they happen.
- The types of medication.
This session is held online via Zoom.
Funding
This course is available free of charge for Individual Employers living in England, aged 18 and over who employ their own PAs or contract* self-employed PAs, using either:
- their own money
- adult social care Direct Payments
- NHS Personal Health Budgets.
*’Contracted’ refers to PAs with true self-employed status. Evidence of self-employed may be needed prior to accessing training.
If you do not qualify for this funding and still wish to attend, there would be a cost of £50 per person. For more information or any questions, please email training@independentlives.org.
Please click here for information on our cancellation policy.
Details
Date:
10 December 2026
Time:
10:30 am - 1:30 pm