Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
Course Overview
Would you benefit from developing your knowledge and understanding of safe handling of medication in health and social care?
This course covers the different types of medication and what they are used for. You will also gain an understanding of how to store and dispose of medicines in a safe way, how to administer medicines safely and how to ensure that record keeping and audits are completed correctly.
In England, you will gain an accredited Level 2 qualification.
In Scotland, this course is comparable to a Level 5 based on the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework. Upon completion of the course, learners in Scotland will receive a digital e-certificate issued by your college.
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Key Information
Course Length
4-12 weeks
average course length
Course Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)
For Individuals
Benefits
The benefits of this course include:
Cost and Funding Information
Funded Course
Yes
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Apply nowUnit 1: Understand medication and prescriptions
This unit will cover the different types of medication that individuals may encounter in the workplace, the classification of medication and sources of information and guidance when developing your understanding of medication.
Unit 2: Logistical aspects of handling medication
You will gain an understanding of how to obtain, handle, store and dispose of medication and equipment correctly.
Unit 3: Understand how to administer and support individuals to self-administer medication
This unit covers the administration of medication by looking at the process and common side effects, as well as how to follow procedures when problems occur and monitoring the effects of medication.
Unit 4: Legislation, guidance and audit processes for medication in health and social care settings
You will develop an understanding of the audit process, including the records that must be maintained within the administration of medicines and issues of responsibility and confidentiality.
Full cost | Direct debit | Fully funded |
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£299 | Initial payment of £24.90, 3 monthly payments of £74.70 | To be eligible you must:
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