Course overview
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.
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.
Course information
Assessment involves completion of relevant work booklets or online units which are completed as distance learning and submitted to the college.
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.
A willingness to learn and eagerness to learn how to put the safe handling of medication into practice.
Module text books are provided with all learning materials included for your directed study.
