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

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Summary

Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
45 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

The purpose of this course is to provide everyone who is involved in the care sector with the essential knowledge required to provide the best professional approach to the managing and safe handling of medicines.

The Level 2 - Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care qualification covers the different medications and their applications. You will also learn how to safely store and dispose of medicines, how to administer medicines safely, and how to ensure that record-keeping and audits are completed properly.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this Level 2 - Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course, the learner will be able to:

  • Gain a general understanding of different types of medication and their use.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication.
  • Understand the legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability.
  • Understand the record-keeping process for medication.

Bundle Courses:

  • Course 01: Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care
  • Course 02: Healthcare Management Training
  • Course 03: Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
  • Course 04: Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care
  • Course 05: Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Course 06: Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Course 07: Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness Diploma

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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Description

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

Course Curriculum of Level 2 - Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

  • Module 01: Understand Medication and Prescriptions
  • Module 02: Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication
  • Module 03: Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administration of Medication
  • Module 04: Record Keeping and Audit Processes for Medication

Assessment Method of Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

After completing each module of the Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks.

Certification of Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale.

Who is this course for?

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

This qualification is ideal for students who want to improve their knowledge of the safe handling of medicines.

Requirements

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

There are no specific requirements for this Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.

Career path

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

Level 2 - Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course is designed for anyone who wants to start a career in care and wishes to handle medication. It can lead to roles such as Care Worker or Pharmacy Assistant.

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Provider

Training Tale

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