Certificate in Regulations around Staff Taking Medication/Substance

This course has been assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) qualifications

Staff members must not be under the influence of alcohol or any other substance which may affect their ability to care for children and young people. However, it’s important that all staff are aware of the legislation governing medication within the workplace as well as understand best practices relating to storage and self-administration to ensure that the welfare of children and young people in their care is not impacted.

Developed by Samantha Kendall, a highly qualified First Aider and Emergency Medical Technician with extensive frontline experience, this Essential CPD course will provide you with the knowledge and awareness of how, if and when to take medication or substances at work in line with guidance and best practice, including their safe and secure storage.

Designed in line with the following policies:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Equality Act 2010

Please note: This course consists of learning through video, task completion and further reading/research. Please consider this when planning and allocating your time. To successfully understand and achieve the objectives of the course, learners are expected to engage in all aspects of the learning process to ensure they can successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in their own setting.

Important note for non-UK learners: Although this course reflects best practice principles and might be useful for learners outside the UK, please note that it is based solely on UK guidance and legislation. Please make sure you also adhere to relevant legislation applicable in your own country.