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Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication – Level 2

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QD2LCSHM
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  • Is this course for you?

    Within your role, where medications are administered, do you know that those that handling the medications have qualifications and training to meet legal requirements.

    Would you like to fulfil your professional development further to provide assisted support to those who administer medication?

    Would you like a better understanding of modern medicines?

    Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe consequences, including death. Having good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication.

    • Evidence your competency in handling medications to your employers.
    • Further your personal and professional development.
    • Create better preventative care by identifying how to maintain stock levels, complete appropriate records, store and dispose of medication appropriately.
    • Learn at a time that suits you, without the need to attend college.
  • Required qualifications

    This qualification is designed for those who wish to learn how to administer medication, gain an understanding of prescriptions and the safe storage, supply and disposal of medication.

    There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, a good level of literacy and time to commit to the twelve-week course is essential.

  • What skills will I develop?

    • Understand medication and prescriptions
    • Gain an understanding of the supply, storage and correct disposal of medications.
    • Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
    • Record keeping and audit processes for medication.
  • Careers

    Evidence your competency in handling medications to your employers.

  • English and maths

    A good use of spelling, punctuation and grammar is developed through this course.

  • Is this course for you?

    Within your role, where medications are administered, do you know that those that handling the medications have qualifications and training to meet legal requirements.

    Would you like to fulfil your professional development further to provide assisted support to those who administer medication?

    Would you like a better understanding of modern medicines?

    Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe consequences, including death. Having good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication.

    • Evidence your competency in handling medications to your employers.
    • Further your personal and professional development.
    • Create better preventative care by identifying how to maintain stock levels, complete appropriate records, store and dispose of medication appropriately.
    • Learn at a time that suits you, without the need to attend college.
  • Required qualifications

    This qualification is designed for those who wish to learn how to administer medication, gain an understanding of prescriptions and the safe storage, supply and disposal of medication.

    There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, a good level of literacy and time to commit to the twelve-week course is essential.

  • What skills will I develop?

    • Understand medication and prescriptions
    • Gain an understanding of the supply, storage and correct disposal of medications.
    • Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
    • Record keeping and audit processes for medication.
  • Careers

    Evidence your competency in handling medications to your employers.

  • English and maths

    A good use of spelling, punctuation and grammar is developed through this course.

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  • Safe Handling of Medication Level 2

    Online Learning

    Start Date: Start Any Time

    Code: QXD2LCSHM

    Part Time: 12 Weeks