Level 2 Certificate Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF), TQUK Ofqual Recognised Qualification, Assignment based Assessment included

Modern medicines help a lot of people, but if you don't use or handle them right, it can be really bad, even deadly. If you work with medicines, it is important to know the information on how to handle them safely. This Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care is a great way to learn about different types of medicines and how to record, store, and handle them correctly.
Around 4-5% of people ending up in UK hospitals is because of using medicines wrongly, costing the NHS about £466 million every year. Knowing how to handle medicines safely is super important if you want to work in health and social care. If you're thinking of a job in this field, you really need this nationally recognized RQF qualification!
The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF) is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners in healthcare and social care roles with crucial knowledge and skills in safe medication management. Accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and aligned with the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), this course covers essential topics such as storage, administration, and record-keeping, ensuring participants gain the competence needed for responsible and effective medication handling. Ideal for caregivers, healthcare assistants, and support workers, this certificate not only fosters professional development but also instills confidence in learners to navigate the complexities of medication management, contributing to the well-being and safety of those under their care.
If you are already working in a Health and safety sector, then this course is quite effective for you to further your own professional development, which could also lead to increased pay wages and responsibilities.
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF)

Course Outline

Learners must achieve 14 credits from four mandatory units.

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (603/3217/7)

• Delivered 100% online
• Program available to UK and International students.

Mandatory Units

• Unit Ref. no - M/616/9931 - Understand medication
• Unit Ref. no - M/616/9928 - Understand how to administer and support individuals to self-administer medication
• Unit Ref. no - T/616/9929 - Logistical aspects of handling medication
• Unit Ref. no - K/616/9930 - Legislation, guidance and audit processes for medication in health and social care settings

Assessment

All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by TQUK Ltd. The qualifications are criterion referenced based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

The Assessor judges that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria.

Accreditation

This Qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the Qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this Qualification is as follows:

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (603/3217/7)

TQUK is an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation, providing a wide range of vocational qualifications to FE Colleges and private training providers.

TQUK is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales. TQUK offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual and, in some cases, by CCEA Regulation and/or Qualifications Wales, which sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from TQUK, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.

Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage (Local and International) = Included in Course Fee

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF)

The diploma in care is suitable for anyone seeking a qualification to develop their skills in Health and Social Care Sector.

Progression:

Learners completing the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF) can progress to:

• TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)
• TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
• TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF)

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF)

For Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF), learners must fulfil the following requirements:

• There are no specific entry requirements.
• The learner must be aged 16 or above
• Good understanding of ICT
• Learners wishing to study and are non-native English speakers must have a minimum level of English language competency*
• Sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria

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