Health

Medication Management and Administration

Provider

Alison

Format

100% Online

Level

Certificate

Duration

2-3 Hours

Course Overview

The opioid crisis has led to intense regulatory scrutiny on how care facilities handle narcotics. This course provides an ironclad framework for drug accountability. It is an exceptional resource for clinical managers, moving beyond patient care to deeply address legal liability, inventory shrinkage, and regulatory compliance.

Master the organized processes of storing, managing, and administering medications.

While 'Medication Safety' focuses on the act of giving a drug, 'Medication Management and Administration' takes a broader view of the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle within an institutional setting. This advanced certificate is designed for senior care staff and nursing home directors who are responsible for auditing the entire drug delivery system. You will learn the rigorous legal frameworks surrounding the procurement, logging, secure double-lock storage, and eventual safe disposal of Schedule II controlled substances (narcotics). The course dives into the complexities of polypharmacy (patients taking multiple medications simultaneously), teaching managers how to coordinate with pharmacists to identify dangerous drug-to-drug interactions. It also covers the design of foolproof Medication Administration Records (MAR) systems.

•Self-paced learning, anytime and anywhere.
•Accessible on any device (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile).
•Interactive content designed for maximum retention.

Who Should Enrol?

Designed for supervisory clinical staff, nursing home administrators, and senior care workers who manage the broader logistics of an institution's pharmacy rather than just administering single doses.

English Language Requirements

A basic proficiency in reading and understanding English is recommended to fully benefit from the material.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

✓Implement secure, legally compliant auditing and storage systems for controlled narcotics.
✓Maintain flawless, legally defensible electronic or paper Medication Administration Records (MARs).
✓Identify high-risk patients experiencing polypharmacy and coordinate pharmacist reviews.
✓Execute the strict, environmentally safe protocols for disposing of expired or discontinued drugs.
✓Conduct internal clinical audits to identify systemic vulnerabilities in a facility's medication workflows.

A highly specialized administrative qualification. It paves the way for advanced roles such as Medication Coordinator, Nursing Home Manager, Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Clinical Audit Specialist.

Why We Recommend This Course

"The opioid crisis has led to intense regulatory scrutiny on how care facilities handle narcotics. This course provides an ironclad framework for drug accountability. It is an exceptional resource for clinical managers, moving beyond patient care to deeply address legal liability, inventory shrinkage, and regulatory compliance."