About this session
Giving medicine to a child can involve more than following a simple label. Products may come in different strengths, doses may change as a child grows and several adults may share responsibility across home, school, childcare or family arrangements.
Without a clear system, doses can be missed, repeated or measured incorrectly.
This session helps parents and caregivers create safer routines for prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, inhalers, creams, vitamins and supplements.
Participants practice checking labels, measuring liquid medicines accurately, recording what has been given and preparing questions when instructions are unclear.
The session also addresses secure storage, handovers between caregivers and what to do when a child refuses, vomits or may have received the wrong dose.
The emphasis is practical coordination and informed professional support rather than expecting parents or caregivers to make clinical decisions alone.
What your people take away
- Check the correct medicine, strength, dose, timing and child before giving it
- Measure liquid medicines using the appropriate dosing device
- Prevent missed, repeated or conflicting doses between caregivers
- Store medicines, vitamins and supplements securely after every use
- Prepare clear questions and know when urgent advice may be required
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Create a Safer Medicine-Giving RoutineA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine: check the product, strength and instructions, measure liquid medicines accurately and record every dose as it is given.
- Check the product, strength and instructions
- Measure liquid medicines accurately
- Record every dose as it is given
Covers 3 of 4 points in Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine.
60 minutes
The 60-minute session focuses on immediate practical application. Participants check labels and strengths, practice using an accurate dosing record and identify where mistakes are most likely within their current family routine.
- Module 1: Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine.
90 minutes
The 90-minute session adds deeper exploration of handovers, school or childcare arrangements, storage, refusal, vomiting and medicines used only when needed. Participants create a clear family medication plan with defined responsibilities.
- Module 1: Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine
- Module 2: Coordinate Medicines Across Caregivers and Settings
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine and Coordinate Medicines Across People and Places.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
The full-day session combines practical medicine administration with accessible safety education. Participants prepare for changing doses, possible side effects, accidental exposure and communication with pharmacists, prescribers, schools and other caregivers.
- Module 1: Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine
- Module 2: Coordinate Medicines Across Caregivers and Settings
- Module 3: Prepare for Changes, Errors and Ongoing Treatment
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine
Every length- Check the product, strength and instructionsParticipants confirm the child's name, medicine, strength, dose, route and timing before every administration.
- Measure liquid medicines accuratelyParticipants practice reading the prescribed amount and using the oral syringe, medicine spoon or dosing device supplied or recommended for that product.
- Record every dose as it is givenParticipants create a simple record showing the medicine, amount, time and person who administered it.
- Check before combining productsParticipants identify the active ingredients in prescription medicines, pain relief, cough and cold products, vitamins and supplements.
Coordinate Medicines Across People and Places
90 minutes and longer- Define who is responsible for each doseParticipants agree who will give each medicine during mornings, evenings, weekends and handovers.
- Create a clear caregiver handoverParticipants develop a concise handover covering the last dose, next dose, recent symptoms, medicines used only when needed and any changes to the plan.
- Prepare medicines for school or childcareParticipants identify the documents, labeled packaging, permissions and instructions required by the relevant school, nursery or childcare provider.
- Plan for refusal, spitting out or vomitingParticipants prepare medicine-specific questions about what to do when a child refuses a dose, spits out part of it or vomits soon afterward.
Manage Storage, Changes and Unexpected Problems
3 hours and longer- Store every product out of sight and reachParticipants review where medicines, vitamins, supplements, creams and medicated products are kept at home and while traveling.
- Update the plan as the child growsParticipants check whether the dose, formulation and measuring device still match the child's current prescription and instructions.
- Notice and record possible side effectsParticipants document new symptoms, their timing, the medicine involved and the effect on eating, sleeping, breathing, movement or behavior.
- Respond to possible dosing errors or accidental exposureParticipants create a plan for situations in which a child may have received too much medicine, the wrong product or unsupervised access to medicines or supplements.
Who it’s for
- Parents and caregivers managing medicines for babies, children or teenagers
- Families sharing medication responsibilities across home, school and childcare
- Employees balancing work with caring for a child who takes regular or occasional medicines
- Anyone unsure how to measure liquid medicines, coordinate doses or store products safely
- Teams building family wellbeing or caregiver-support campaigns in the workplace
- Organizations offering practical medication education with appropriate clinical boundaries
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Medication Safety for Parents and Caregivers
How long is Medication Safety for Parents and Caregivers?
Medication Safety for Parents and Caregivers runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine: check the product, strength and instructions, measure liquid medicines accurately and record every dose as it is given. A 60-minute session covers Create a Safer Medicine-Giving Routine in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Coordinate Medicines Across People and Places. A 3-hour session adds Manage Storage, Changes and Unexpected Problems. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Medication Safety for Parents and Caregivers be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Medication Safety for Parents and Caregivers?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Medication Safety for Parents and Caregivers to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.