Certificate in Handling Medication and Avoiding Drug Errors
Overview
Safe medication handling is a cornerstone of quality care. This CPD-certified online course by LCHS empowers health and social care professionals to manage medications responsibly, reduce the risk of errors, and uphold best practices in line with UK regulatory standards. Learners will gain practical knowledge to support safe administration, storage, and reporting—ensuring better outcomes for service users and greater confidence for care teams.
Ideal for carers, support workers, nurses, and healthcare professionals involved in medication handling across residential, community, or clinical settings.
- 100% online delivery—learn from anywhere, on your own schedule
- CPD-accredited course supporting safe medication practices and regulatory compliance
- Structured into seven modules covering UK guidelines, drug classifications, administration protocols, and error prevention
- Designed for carers, nurses, support workers, and healthcare professionals involved in medication handling
- Emphasizes the Five Rights of medication administration and strategies to reduce drug errors
- Expert-led content with step-by-step guidance
- CPD-accredited certificate upon completion
- Beginner-friendly—no prior experience needed
Upon completion of this development material, learner will be able to understand:
- What is the Importance of Safe Medication Handling in Health and Social Care
- UK Guidelines and Regulatory Frameworks for Medication Management
- Types, Classifications and Uses of Medications
- Medication Administration: The Five Rights
- Medication Errors: How to Report and Prevent them
- How to Store, Handle and Dispose of Medications
- How Technology Improve Medication Safety and Reduce Drug Errors
- Takeaways from Handling Medication and Avoiding Drug Errors
Designed with working professionals and learners in mind, the course offers flexible timing and duration, allowing participants to tailor their learning experience around personal and professional commitments. This ensures accessibility without compromising depth or quality.
This program is delivered by the London Campus of Higher Studies LCHS, a reputable institution committed to academic excellence and professional development. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a certificate accredited by CPD, ensuring global recognition and alignment with continued professional development standards.
This certificate will bring you “Handling Medication and Avoiding Drug Errors” delivered by LCHS and Certified by CPD.
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Mode of Study
Online Platform
Duration
60 - 120 Minutes | Flexible Durtion
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This course helps health and social care professionals understand how to safely handle, administer, and dispose of medications while reducing the risk of drug errors. It supports compliance with UK guidelines and promotes safer care delivery.
It’s ideal for carers, nurses, support workers, and healthcare professionals involved in medication handling across residential, community, or clinical settings.
Yes, the course is CPD-accredited and contributes to your Continuing Professional Development.
No prior qualifications are required. The course is accessible to learners at all levels.
It’s delivered fully online, allowing flexible, self-paced study from any device.
Modules include UK medication guidelines, drug classifications, the Five Rights of administration, error prevention, safe storage and disposal, and the role of technology in improving medication safety.
Yes, a digital certificate is awarded upon successful completion.
