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Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines (Level 2)

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  • Starts All year round.
  • Course Type Distance Learning
  • Duration 12 Weeks
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• You must be at least 19 years old. • You must have lived within England for a minimum of three years and/or have residency status. • The course is free, but there is a charge of £120 if you do not complete your work on time or if you withdraw. • You need to be working in a health and social care setting.
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Introduction

This knowledge only qualification is designed for learners wishing to develop their understanding of the safe handling of medication. This course will provide them with knowledge which enables them to understand how to store, supply, and dispose of medications safely. They will also learn about correct and efficient record-keeping processes which will enable them to keep service users safe.

What will I learn

This qualification covers: Understanding Medication and Prescriptions. Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication. Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administrations of Medication. Record-keeping and Audit Processes for Medication.

How will I learn

Module text books are provided with all learning materials included for your directed study.

What's next

Upon completion of the course, students can apply for other distance learning programmes, use as APL for QCF qualifications where appropriate and use their newly acquired knowledge in practice.

Additional Information

You will need a willingness to learn and eagerness to learn how to put the safe handling of medication into practice. To apply for any of these courses or for any further enquiries, please email distancelearning@stockton.ac.uk.

You can study from the comfort of your own home.
You can gain an accredited Level 2 qualification.
All Level 2 courses are completely free; there is only a charge if you do not complete the course on time or if you withdraw.
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