In this module, you will have an opportunity to consider the practical considerations relating to the safe administration of medication. As you go through the module, it is very important that you identify how your own organisation’s policies and procedures manage these practical considerations. You may find it helpful to have a copy of these policies and procedures available to refer to while working on the module.

Throughout the module, in line with the terminology in the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013, we use the term ‘supported person’ to refer to the individual who is receiving the medication.