CPD Medication Awareness Course

This CPD-certified Medication Awareness training is designed to give staff a solid grounding in the safe handling of medication. Delivered fully online, the course takes around three hours to complete and provides accessible, flexible learning for staff at all levels.

The course explores the principles of medication administration training, including how to store medication correctly, keep accurate documentation, and dispose of medication safely. Learners also gain an understanding of the different types of medication, possible routes for administering them, and the importance of maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and choice when discussing or supporting medical needs.

Additional topics include recognising side effects, understanding covert medications, and how to respond appropriately to medication errors. By the end of the course, staff will be equipped with the knowledge to handle medication responsibly and confidently within their role.

Course Structure:

• Identify accountability and responsibility and organisational medication policies and procedures
• Explain the importance of maintaining the individual’s privacy, dignity, independence, choice and consent when discussing and administering medication
• Identify the types of medication available and the possible routes for administering them
• Recognise and discuss possible common side effects and adverse reactions of medications for some individuals
• Recognise and manage medication errors and do’s and don’ts of medication administration and usage

There are no formal entry requirements for this Medication Awareness training. It’s suitable for staff at all levels who are involved in handling medication or supporting individuals with their medical needs. Employers can enrol new starters as well as experienced employees who may need refresher training.

The course is particularly relevant for those responsible for medication administration training, including storing medication, completing documentation, and ensuring correct disposal. It also benefits staff who support medication reviews or work in settings where maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and consent is essential.

Because the training is delivered entirely online, it’s flexible and accessible, allowing staff to complete it at their own pace. This makes it easy for employers to embed consistent standards of knowledge across their workforce, reducing the risk of medication errors and promoting safer practice in everyday care.

On completion of this programme, learners receive a certificate accredited by the CPD Certification Service. This confirms that the Medication Awareness course meets recognised professional standards and contributes to ongoing development for staff working with medication.

For employers, CPD certification provides reassurance that staff have completed credible training in the safe handling of medication, including storing medication, accurate documentation, and safe disposal. It highlights a proactive commitment to compliance, accountability, and patient safety across care settings.

For learners, the certificate is evidence of their competence and awareness when supporting individuals with medical needs. Topics such as avoiding medication errors, recognising side effects, and ensuring privacy, dignity, and consent are all covered, giving staff confidence in their everyday responsibilities.

Beyond certification, the course equips employees with practical knowledge that can be applied immediately, reducing risk and improving standards of care.

Enrolling onto the Medication Awareness training course is quick and straightforward. Employers can purchase online in just a few steps, giving staff immediate access to the learning without long sign-up processes or eligibility checks.

Because the course is delivered fully online, learners can complete it at their own pace, fitting training around their existing roles and responsibilities. This flexibility makes it easy to roll out consistent medication awareness training across teams and maintain compliance with workplace policies.

Once complete, staff will receive a CPD-accredited certificate, providing employers with evidence of professional training. More importantly, learners finish with the knowledge to prevent medication errors, support patient autonomy, and handle medication safely and responsibly in line with legislation and best practice.