Understanding the Safe Handling of medication in health and social care Certificate Level 2

Leicester College

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In Leicester

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This distance learning qualification is aimed at those already working within the health and social care sector, who are 19 or older. Those working in education or daycare settings involving the storage and administration of medication may also find this course of benefit. The qualification looks at the prescribing, storing, administration, and record keeping involved […]

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Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Painter Street, LE1 3WA

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About this course

You must be aged over 19 and have lived in the EU for the past 3 years and currently be living in England. There is a short initial assessment to complete to ensure the course is the right level for you. If you are aged 19-24 you must already hold a full level 2 qualification.

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Subjects

  • Health and Social Care
  • Medication
  • Record Keeping

Course programme

Year 1

You must be working in a daycare, nursery, school, college, medical, or residential setting to be able to complete this course.

The qualification consist of the following four mandatory units:

Unit 1: Understand medication and prescriptions
Unit 2: Supply, storage, and disposal of medication
Unit 3: Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
Unit 4: Record keeping for audit processes for medication.

Additional information

You will receive a resource pack containing four textbooks and two workbooks with submission dates for each part. You are assessed on the answers you supply within the workbooks. This is a knowledge-based course and you will receive feedback on your answers and guidance on how to complete any resubmissions you might have. This could be via post or email. There are no observations or exams.

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Understanding the Safe Handling of medication in health and social care Certificate Level 2

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