Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
Course Overview
This nationally accredited qualification is designed to provide individuals with the theoretical knowledge that they need to help them understand and handle medication within their workplace. The programme covers a wide range of information, best practice and legislation including an introduction to the types of medication that an individual is likely to encounter, explanation of the correct storage and handling of medication as well as legislative requirements for audit process and issues and accountability and responsibility.
Course benefits
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Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
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Improve your understanding of the reasons why individuals display behaviour that challenges and their impact
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Further your personal and professional development
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Be able to support individuals effectively
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Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
Career path
The objective of this qualification is to develop the learner's understanding of medication handling, which could be used to support their role in the workplace, or where they may work or interact with individuals needing medication.
The finer detail
Level 2 - Certificate
Duration - 36 weeks
Awarding Body - NCFE
Start Date - Anytime
Delivery - Online learning
Funding - Fully Funded
Commercial - £399
The important bits
The qualification aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the safe handling of medicines within a health and social care context. It provides an introduction to the various medicines learners are likely to encounter in a work environment, covering how medication is supplied and administered, and the possible side effects. The programme explores the procedures for obtaining, storing and disposing of medicines and the legislation surrounding these three areas. It also emphasises the importance of the audit process and issues surrounding responsibility, accountability and confidentiality. The course comprises four mandatory units arranged into two modules:
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Unit 01: Understand medication and prescriptions
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Unit 02: Supply, storage and disposal of medication
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Unit 03: Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
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Unit 04: Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
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Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults) England
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Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Working in Adult Social Care
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Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
Career progression opportunities
This qualification does not qualify you to work but it does support your professional development, either in your current or future job roles.
