Train the Trainer

Course content

Train the Trainer – Safe Use of Medicines will teach essential and engaging techniques to trainers who will be training others how to safely and effectively use medicines in line with the latest legislation.

As well as building confidence and working on delivery techniques, participants will leave with the knowledge and equipment they need to successfully deliver the safe use of medicines course to others.

Legislation and guidance

• Levels of support

• Promoting independence with medicines

• Compliance aids – monitored dosage systems

• Controlled drugs

• Storage and shelf life

• Ordering and receiving medication

• Disposal of medicines

• Consent

• Covert administration

• Secondary dispensing

• Homely remedies

• PRN medication

• Keeping administration records

• What is a medicine?

• How do medicines work?

• Names of medicines

• Formulation

• Administration of tablets and capsules

• Administration of liquids

• Administration of eye preparations

• Administration of patches

• Administration of creams and ointments

• Administration of inhalers

• Dose instructions

Who is this course designed for?

Train the Trainer – Safe Use of Medicines is suitable for new and experienced trainers, offering tips on techniques and insights for all. This course will allow senior healthcare professionals, managers and independent trainers to listen to and participate in the course they will go on to teach, as well as equip them to deliver it.

Course outcome

On completion of the course, trainers will have learned confidence and training skills to complement their experience and to support them in delivering engaging courses.

They will leave with full knowledge of the Safe Use of Medicines course and the content and equipment to deliver this training within their own organisation. Participants will also enjoy the support and advice of a pharmacy expert.