Working With Medication Level 3 Award

Key features of the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Award in Working with Medication (QCF): opportunities for workers in the health and social care industry to achieve a nationally-recognised level 3 vocationally-specific qualification opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally-recognised vocationally-specific qualification to enter employment in the field of health and social care or to progress to further vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care, the level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services, the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support and the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care the knowledge and understanding learners need to work with medication. The qualification will provide underpinning knowledge for competence based qualifications. This qualification does not convey competence to administer medication opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the Functional Skills in English and ICT in a health and social are context opportunities for learners to develop a range of personal qualities and attitudes essential for performance in working life Course Outline: The course has one unit and the following learning outcomes to complete; 1. Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings 2. Know about common types of medication and their use 3. Understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings 4. Understand techniques for administering medication 5. Be able to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely 6. Know how to promote the rights of the individual when managing medication 7. Be able to support use of medication 8. Be able to record and report on use of medication