Safe Handling of Medicines- CPD Certified

Course

Online

£ 425 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

If you’re looking to take your first steps in a career in the medical industry, knowing the correct procedures for handling medicines is essential. Professions such as pharmacy technicians and registered nurses involve medicine administration responsibilities that must be carried out with expert care. The Safe Handling of Medicines- CPD Certified course is a practical training course for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of medicine safe handling best practice.

You will learn about the law, legislation and regulations surrounding the handling of medicines, covering key topics such as infection control procedures, the correct use of medical equipment and how to read medicine labels. The course also explores the different types of medicines and key medical terminology.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Fast track your medical career online with an accredited qualification
Develop your knowledge of basic medical terminology and grow your professional vocabulary
Understand the law and regulations surrounding the licensing of medicines
Learn about the classification and categories of medicines
Know how to use medical equipment correctly and understand infection control procedures
Explore various career routes and understand the levels of support in the medical industry
Learn how to read medicine labels and familiarise with the seven rights of medication administration
Understand the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication

This course is for aspiring medical professionals and those who are new to the field who wish to gain a deeper understanding of best practice procedures for the safe handling of medicines. To provide you with ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 20/30 hours, with the freedom to study at your own pace.

By the end of this course, you will have the practical knowledge, skills and credentials to fast track a career in the following professions:

Pharmacy Technician
Healthcare Assistant
Registered Nurse
GPs

Accreditation
We offer fully-accredited online courses and comprehensive training on necessary skills and knowledge, so you can get ahead in your professional life.

Certification
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an instant e-certificate. You can receive printed certificates by post (with a shipping cost of £3.99) if you want which will be delivered right to your doorstep.
There’s no expiry date of any sort for our certificates, but we recommend that you renew them every 12 months for up-to-date information and credibility in this competitive job market.

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2019

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Subjects

  • Infection
  • Interpretation
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Legislation
  • Introduction
  • Infection Control
  • Equipment
  • Control
  • Certified

Course programme

COURSE CURRICULUM
  • Safe Handling of Medicines- CPD Certified
  • Module 1: Introduction to the course
  • Module 2: Terminology explained
  • Module 3: The roles, legislation and licensing
  • Module 4: Groups of medicines
  • Module 5: Levels of support and routes of entry
  • Module 6: Infection Control and Equipment
  • Module 7: Label interpretation and The Seven Rights

Safe Handling of Medicines- CPD Certified

£ 425 VAT inc.