Safe Handling of Medicines

Course Team Leader: Lane, Sophie

Course Level: Level 2

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Caring Professions

How to Apply: Postal or Telephone
Entry Requirements: Employees working in a care setting, who are involved with the
administration of medicines or the support of clients receiving
medication

Study Hours: 0
Nº of Weeks:0

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: Other distance learning packages are available in Infection
Control, Dementia Awareness, Equality and Diversity, and
Healthy Eating.

Careers Progression: Completing other distance learning packages may enhance your career progression. Courses are available in Infection
Control, Dementia Awareness, Equality and Diversity, and
Healthy Eating.

Course Description:
It aims to provide employees with an
increased understanding of the use of medication and its
possible side effects. This qualification is studied by distance
learning with tutor support.

Description Breakdown:
120 guided learning hours completed over four months.
By the end of the training, employees should have:
• an understanding of the classification of drugs
• an awareness of how medication is dispensed, administered
and possible side effects
• an understanding of legislation
• a knowledge of quality control and the role of the pharmacist
• an awareness of responsibility, accountability and
confidentiality in respect of medicines.

Assessment Description: None

Nº Places Available: 15

Qualification: Safe Handling of Medicines

Tuition Fees: 0
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 0

Additional Costs Total: 0