Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care
This course is a great introduction to the different types of medicines and how to record, handle and store them correctly and appropriately.
Course Overview
Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe, or even fatal, consequences.
Up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication.
What you'll learn
This course is made up of 5 units:
Gain good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines
Learn how to maintain stock and record, store and dispose of medication
Understand the different types of medication and how they are classified
Learn the correct procedure for record keeping and the audit process
Gain relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to improve service user experience
Eligibility Criteria
This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship
There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
Is This Course Free?
This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free.
Fully Accredited Course
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
How Long Is The Course?
The duration of this course is seven weeks.
We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
Progression Opportunities
This course would be important for job roles such as: Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,00) Medical Secretary (£17,500 to £24,000)
Start Your Journey
Government funded courses. Qualifications accredited by NCFE.
