Certificate in Medicines Management for Ambulance Trusts

The first of its kind in the UK, this course will provide you with an understanding of the safe handling of medicines, what governs their use and the legal responsibilities of working with drugs.

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Choose your mode of study - flexible online learning or an in-person workshop for multiple learners

Online learning delivered through our state-of-the-art b-Hive platform

Dedicated Buttercups teaching team of healthcare experts with real-world experience

Course overview

As the role of paramedics, doctors and nurses working in the ambulance service has moved into more specialised areas, medicines support staff are ensuring the growing list of drugs used by trusts are efficiently obtained, distributed and supplied.

Buttercups have developed the first comprehensive training programme in the UK that will equip you with a sound knowledge of the legal implications of working with drugs as well as a thorough understanding of medicines, their management and the rules surrounding their use.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal is for those working in an ambulance trust in a role that involves managing the supply and distribution of medicines.

How the course is delivered

The course consists of five modules, which can be delivered as a two-day workshop with a dedicated Buttercups trainer, or as a series of online e-learning modules via the b-Hive learning platform.

Each module includes a range of learning activities and is accompanied by multiple-choice questions (completed through the Buttercups Testzone for the online course).

Course information: Duration
Online: 10 hours
Workshop: 2 days
Study modes
Online learning via the b-Hive or face-to-face workshop
Cost
Online: £200+VAT
Workshop: £3,000 + £200 per trainee +VAT

Course structure

Module 1

An Introduction to Medicines Management

This module covers what medicines management is and what it means when using drugs in the ambulance service.

Module 2

Medicines, Law and Regulations

Find out what laws regulate medicines and how these apply to the workplace and the individual.

Module 3

Controlled Drugs

Learn what controlled drugs are and how they must be managed by law.

Module 4

Handling Drugs

This module equips you with the knowledge needed to identify best practice wherever medicines are handled.

Module 5

Monitoring, Audit and Inspection

This module covers error reporting, essential tasks and the assessments required to optimise the safe use of medicines.