Level 3 Award in Safe Handling and Administration of Medication

Advanced principles of medication safety: Risk management, error prevention, and patient safety.

Medication classifications and therapeutic uses: Controlled drugs, antibiotics, analgesics, and specialist categories.

Safe storage and inventory management: Security, stock rotation, and environmental controls.

Administration procedures and advanced routes: Oral, topical, inhalation, injection, and intravenous methods.

Supervisory responsibilities in medication handling: Oversight, delegation, and accountability.

Documentation and compliance auditing: Prescription charts, administration logs, and audit‑ready records.

Legal and regulatory frameworks: National legislation, international standards, and organisational policies.

Error reporting and corrective actions: Incident documentation, root cause analysis, and safety improvements.

Training and communication in healthcare teams: Staff education, patient consent, and confidentiality.

Practical assessments and portfolio development: Case studies, simulations, and compliance‑ready documentation.