Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines – Level 2 NCFE Certificate – Distance Learning

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Course description:
This qualification is to introduce learners to different types of medicines and the policies and procedures surrounding their storage, disposal and administration. It also provides learners with an overview of legislation and an awareness of quality control, issues regarding responsibility and accountability and the role of the pharmacist.

The course has a credit value of 15 on the Qualifications Credit Framework.

Cost:
Free if you meet the eligibility criteria (click here for details) and if you complete the course (click here for the details of the terms and conditions)

Who is the course suitable for?
This programme is designed for learners aged 19 or over and already working in a health and social care context, who wish to study the course as part of their own continuous professional development.

Entry requirements:
You do not need to have any formal qualifications in order to follow this course, but you will need to demonstrate commitment and motivation to work through the specially prepared distance-learning materials.

How is the course delivered?
Candidates work through the course materials for the programme at times convenient to them, so there is no need to attend the college to gain the qualification. The learning materials contain the knowledge needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course and activities to allow candidates to practice their skills and test their learning. Assessments are based on a combination of knowledge and skills learned on the programme and work-based activities and experience. Learners should aim to complete the course within 16 weeks.

Course content:
The course will cover the following areas and consists of two Workbooks:

• Workbook 1: Understand medication and prescriptions. Supply, storage and disposal of medication.

• Workbook 2: Understand the requirement for the safe administration of medication. Record keeping and audit processes for medication.

Progression opportunities:
By undertaking this programme, candidates will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve their career prospects or progress on to further qualifications such as courses in health and social care or related subjects.

Course Number: N3NYX