Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer
Medication Train the Trainer
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About this course
This Administration of Medication Train the Trainer course is one of the most popular Train the Trainer courses we offer, empowering your staff to become fully qualified medication training providers. This course is conveniently delivered via a combination of in-house and online sessions.
Your team will gain a comprehensive understanding of proper administration of medication in care environments, alongside how to safely store and dispose of different types of medicine and the various classifications of medicine that care staff may come into contact within the course of their work. Beyond establishing this core understanding, this Medication Administration Train the Trainer course also covers effective teaching methods, different learning styles, and the best practices when leading training sessions, ensuring they can are equipped deliver an engaging and impactful training programmes.
Ensure the care staff, responsible for medication management and administration, meet all CQC training requirements and regulations. Save time and money by training your own in-house medication trainers with Careskill Academy’s expert-led Medication Train the Trainer courses.
What is the Train the Trainer Model?
The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.
Some of the skills that trainers develop through the Train the Trainer Model include:
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of trainers
- Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
- Facilitating learning and development in individuals and groups
- Applying assessment and evaluation when training
- Identifying different learning styles and adapting training to suit them
- Using effective communication and questioning techniques
- Providing constructive feedback and reinforcement to learners
- Encouraging reflection and self-evaluation in learners
- Developing learning materials and resources
- Managing group dynamics and challenging situations during training.
The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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Medication classifications: A comprehensive understanding of different classifications of medicine such as General Sales List (GSL), Pharmacy Medicines (P) and Prescription Only Medicines (POM).
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Legislation and Compliance: Understanding of the relevant legislation regarding the administration and management of medicine, including the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and The Human Medicines Regulations 2012
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Role and responsibilities: Clearly identify the responsibilities of a care professional regarding medication, including procedural adherence and reporting protocols.
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Effective medication administration: Learn the 5 Rights of administration and best practice administration processes.
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Storing and disposal: Understand how to safely and securely store and dispose of medicine.
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Record keeping and information sharing: Recognise the importance of proper record keeping and sharing information.
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CQC Compliance: Understand your role as defined by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
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Teaching methods: Deliver sessions with different teaching methods to suit the classroom
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Learning methods: Understand different learning styles and when is the best time to use them
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Retain information: Learn how people retain information
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Feedback & Evaluation: How to evaluate appropriately, and give and receive feedback to the learners
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Ice-breakers: Learn different ways to ‘break the ice’ with the whole classroom
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Presentation skills: Confidently present your session to others
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Dos and Don’ts: The dos and don’ts of being a trainer
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Are you looking to upskill your health and social care team? Or are you a care professional seeking to enhance your career prospects? With our wide range of accredited and cost-effective online courses, expert support, and outstanding customer service, we are here to help you achieve your goals. Contact us today to talk to our experts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Every completion is recorded in Atlas, so managers can check who’s completed the course, who’s in progress, and download certificates and reports for CQC evidence at any time.
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Yes. Careskills Unlimited pricing scales down per user as your team grows, from £6.67 per user/month for 5–10 staff, down to £2.92 per user/month for 101–150 staff, with a bespoke quote available for organisations with no limit on staff or courses.
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You can choose the option that best suits your organisation. Buy a credit for just this course from £12.30, or get unlimited access to Moving and Handling and 170+ other accredited courses with a Careskills Unlimited plan.
Krisztina K
Level 3 AET was incredible. Loved it
"I loved the entire process as it was well supported with resources and templates. I enjoyed filling out the booklet and learning new things. The professional discussion with Zoe was the highlight of the program. It's just so good to talk to a fellow trainer outside of work and learn from each other. Highly recommend the course of level 3 AET!"
Emily Martin
Cannot fault the quality service given to me
"Starting off a new company Careskills guided me through with training for my staff and their attentiveness has been next to none, cannot fault the quality service given to me. Always quick responses and any problems are resolved promptly. Will always continue to use this company as my company grows for the training for my staff. "
R Pinsent
Customer service are very helpful
"Customer service are very helpful and there are a large variety of courses online which allow our staff to complete mandatory training in line with CQC requirements in a timely manner. Course content is informative and easily digestible and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend Careskills academy."
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