Course overview
This unit is designed to support learners working in a managerial role in social care settings to develop their knowledge and ability to safely manage medication systems. Including the importance of risk assessment, policy development and staff training.
- Medicines Legislation and Guidance
- Risk Assessment of Medication Systems
- Importance of Systems Audits
- Policy Development and Review
Course information
You can progress onto a range of HE courses if you are working in social care including:
- Cert HE Health and Social Care
- FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support
- BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
- Level 2: Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Level 2 Safe Handling of Medicines
Desirable requirements include the following:
Level 3 Supporting use of Medication Unit
Level 4 Management and Administration of Medication in Social Care Settings
To be working in a managerial role where policy development, medication audits and safe practice are within your remit of responsibility and accountability.
Assignment based tasks covering all unit criterial. Assignments will be graded on a pass or fail basis.
You will learn in a variety of ways including lectures, seminars, group activities, interactive learning supported by an experienced tutor team.
