Level 2 Understanding Safe Handling of Medication
Having good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication and required to handle medication safely. Medicines are powerful substances which can have many beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, with inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe, or even fatal, consequences.
COURSE CONTENT
- Gain good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines
- Learn how to maintain stock and record, store and dispose of medication
- Understand the different types of medication and how they are classified
- Learn the correct procedure for record keeping and the audit process
- Gain relevant skills, knowledge and understanding in order to improve service user experience
ELIGIBILITY
- Age 19+
- Applicants aged between 19 – 23 must hold a prior level 2 or above qualification in any subject except the subject they wish to apply for.
- Applicants over 23 do not need any entry qualifications
- Lives in England
- British Citizen or have been living within the EU for 3 years for purposes other than study
- Able to supply ID at induction
- Provide residency evidence if not a British citizen
Benefits
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Evidence your competency in handling medication to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Create better preventative care by identifying how to maintain stock and record, store and dispose of medication appropriately
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
What You Will Learn
- Understand Medication and Prescriptions
- Understand Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication
- Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administrations of Medication
- Understand Record-keeping and Audit Processes for Medication
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COURSE FEES
Fully Funded
COURSE DELIVERY
Online (Delivered by The Learning Curve Group)
COURSE DURATION
6 Weeks
AWARDING BODY
NCFE CACHE
Course Features
- Understand Medication and Prescriptions
- Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication
- Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administrations of Medication
- Record-keeping and Audit Processes for Medication
