Name: Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3
Price: 20 GBP
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Curriculum

The Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3 course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills they need to safely and effectively control, handle, and administer medications in a variety of healthcare settings.

The course covers a wide range of topics, including: Medicine management fundamentals, Importance of medicine management, prescribing medication effectively, common problems – pharmacological management, common medicines to use, the four principles of medicine optimisation, managing medication in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), law and legislation, and basics of medicine handling .

Also this course includes the understanding of safe handling of medications, aseptic technique and health & safety management, anatomy and physiology of body parts, importance of hygiene & cleanliness and the standard precautions for infection control.

Last audited and updated on: 14th January 2026

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Learning outcomes

Understand the principles of medicine management
Apply the correct procedures for controlling, handling, and administering medications
Identify and manage common medication-related problems
Administer medications safely and effectively
Comply with all relevant laws and regulations
Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals about medication

Who should take the course

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are responsible for the control, handling, and administration of medications, such as nurses, care workers, pharmacists, and doctors. It is also a good choice for anyone who is interested in a career in healthcare.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Control and Administration of Medication Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £5.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

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Recommended renewal: 3 years.
Our certifications have no expiry dates, but we recommend renewing them to stay up to date with industry best practices.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Control and Administration of Medication Course is as follows:

Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3

Module 01: Medicine Management Fundamentals
Module 02: Importance of Medicine Management
Module 03: Prescribing Medication Effectively
Module 04: Common Problems – Pharmacological Management
Module 05: Common Medicines to Use
Module 06: Palliative Care
Module 07: The Four Principles of Medicine Optimisation
Module 08: Managing Medication in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
Module 09: Law and LegislationModule 10: Basics of Medicine Handling
Module 11: Safe Handling of Medications
Module 12: Aseptic Technique and Health & Safety Management
Module 13: Anatomy and physiology of Body Parts
Module 14: Importance Hygiene & Cleanliness
Module 15: Standard Precautions for Infection Control

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Course Curriculum

Module 01: Medicine Management Fundamentals
	Medicine Management Fundamentals	00:37:00
Module 02: Importance of Medicine Management
	Importance of Medicine Management	00:25:00
Module 03: Prescribing Medication Effectively
	Prescribing Medication Effectively	00:27:00
Module 04: Common Problems – Pharmacological Management
	Common Problems – Pharmacological Management	01:05:00
Module 05: Common Medicines to Use
	Common Medicines to Use aa	00:18:00
Module 06: Palliative Care
	Palliative Care	00:24:00
Module 07: The Four Principles of Medicine Optimisation
	The Four Principles of Medicine Optimisation	00:24:00
Module 08: Managing Medication in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
	Managing Medication in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)	00:35:00
Module 09: Law and Legislation
	Law and Legislation	00:19:00
Module 10: Basics of Medicine Handling
	Basics of Medicine Handling	00:15:00
Module 11: Safe Handling of Medications
	Safe Handling of Medications	00:15:00
Module 12: Aseptic Technique and Health & Safety Management
	Aseptic Technique and Health & Safety Management	00:17:00
Module 13: Anatomy and physiology of Body Parts
	Anatomy and physiology of Body Parts	00:16:00
Module 14: Importance Hygiene & Cleanliness
	Importance Hygiene & Cleanliness	00:15:00
Module 15: Standard Precautions for Infection Control
	Standard Precautions for Infection Control	00:17:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3	00:20:00
Assignment
	Assignment – Control and Administration of Medication Diploma Level 3	5 days