Course overview
Several awards aimed at people who administer medication are already available; this award is designed for people who are responsible for overseeing the processes involved in the management and administration of medication such as senior employees, for example senior nurses, involved in the management and auditing of medication administration within the public and private health and social care sector.
Where you study
The award is delivered at Stockton Riverside College, one of Teesside University’s partnership colleges. You attend Stockton Riverside College for a weekly 4.5 hour taught session over a period of 10 weeks.
Course details
What you study
You gain detailed knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies in relation to managing and administering medicines and the principles involved in medication policy development. Knowledge of CQC professional advice/good practice guidelines national minimum standards and NMC standards for medicines management are also gained. You also explore risk assessment, quality assurance, quality improvement and quality systems.
How you learn
You learn through lectures, group discussion, directed study activities, problem-solving activities using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and tutorials.
You are assessed by two assignments:
- Assignment 1 requires you to undertake a medication risk assessment within your area of practice, identifying potential hazards at each stage of the medication process. This is to be supported by a 1,000 word written discussion of possible solutions in relation to the hazards.
- Assignment 2 is a 2,500 word critique of your current workplace medication policy.
You must achieve a pass grade for both assignments.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must:
- be currently employed as a manager or senior employee within a health or social care organisation which has a medication policy
- have responsibility for the management and monitoring of medication administration within the organisation
- have support from the employing organisation.
