Certificate in Understanding Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
This course is suitable for anyone who works within the Health and Social Care sector who may wish or would benefit from having a greater understanding and knowledge of how to adopt good, safe working practices when it comes to handling medications.
This course aims to help learners develop a general understanding of the different
types of medication and their use, as well as the processes and procedures for
obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medications. It also aims to help
develop an understanding of the audit process and legislations relating to
medications, and the issues of responsibility and accountability, as well as a deeper
understanding of the record-keeping process for all medications.
In order to achieve the Certificate, learners are required to successfully complete 4
mandatory units:
Unit 01 - Understand medication and prescriptions
Unit 02 - Supply, storage and disposal of medication
Unit 03 - Understand requirements for the safe administration of medication
Unit 04 - Record keeping and audit processes for medications
- Upon completion, progression opportunities may include the Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults) England, Level 2
and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care and the Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End of Life
A 12 week course.
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Learners can study at a time and place convenient to them. Designed for study by
distance learning at work or home. You will receive the course manual, assignments
and study guide plus tutor support by phone, email and one support session. You can
start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to 12 weeks from the date
of registration.