Medication training for schools

Quality medication administration

School pupils sat in a classroom during a lesson

Medication training for schools delivered by expert pharmacists

Every education provider has a requirement to meet OFSTED and Care Quality Commission standards.

Momentum People has designed medication training that is specific to the education sector and relevant to all nurses, healthcare assistants, teaching assistants and personnel required to administer medicines on site.

Course content

This course will provide participants with practical training as refresher or foundation knowledge covering all aspects of safe medication provision.

The training is relevant for all health personnel working in nurseries, schools, colleges, universities and other public or private education establishments.

  • Legislation and guidance
  • Medication labelling, storage and disposal
  • Record keeping
  • Over the counter medication
  • Specialised medication administration
  • Confidentiality and consent
  • Dose instructions
  • Medication errors and reducing risk
  • Side effects and adverse reactions
  • How to administer tablets, liquids, patches, eye drops, inhalers etc

The course covers guidance on the broad medication requirements for the education sector with bespoke training available to meet the policies, procedures and paperwork for individual schools, colleges, universities or colleges.

If these principles are not in place, our trainers can help you to develop the appropriate measures and systems.

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Who is this course designed for?

Medication Training for Schools is relevant for all health personnel working in nurseries, schools, colleges, universities and other public or private education establishments.

Have a question? Email us here.

Course reviews

A well-delivered course. The tutor was approachable and knowledgeable in her delivery. I now feel more confident in my role, keeping children and myself safe.

Vital for meds knowledge. It has given me the confidence to administer meds safely. Very valuable training. 

Thank you – you made it very easy to ask questions as we went along. Easy-going and informative at the same time.

I would say it’s a very good,  in-depth course. I will be recommending it to my old workplace as they will benefit a huge amount from it.  I will use and remember everything I have learned for as long as I administer any kind of medication. Thank you!

Sarah Williams, Prior's Court School

A very informative course, well organised and hand outs well laid out. Good examples of record sheets and information packs to take away and look back on.

Alicia Chipping, Central Sussex College

It’s really easy for new starters who are coming into care of any environment or just to learn something new and gain new knowledge of some day to day things you wouldn’t really think twice about.

Christian Smart , Priors Court

Course duration

The Medication Training for Schools course is delivered over a full day. Please allow for a duration of eight hours for the day, which includes lunch and breaks.

Course outcome

At the end of the course, participants will understand best practice in administering medication and what to do if the medication is refused or expelled.

Practical and engaging guidance will bring participants up to speed with current legislation and how to manage, handle and store medication.

Ways to study

Participants can book onto open calendar medication training, which is delivered in-person or online via Zoom or Teams.

The course is also available to book as a private training session with tailored content for school personnel. This can be organised as an online or in-person session.

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Medication Training for Schools fees

£850 + VAT and travel where applicable for up to 20 participants.

Why use Momentum People?

Momentum People’s training courses introduce diverse coaching and training styles using a holistic approach to ensure personal sustainability as well as practical knowledge and upskilling.

Specialist behaviour, communication and business strategy disciplines blend with pharmaceutical expertise to ensure courses are engaging, fun and hands-on.

Join thousands of professional healthcare individuals, teams and leaders who have already benefited from learning with Momentum People.

To book or ask a question call 0330 100 2821 or email training@momentumpeople.co.uk