Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines QCF (Level 2) - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course
NVQ
Distance
Description
-
Type
NVQ
-
Level
Intermediate
-
Methodology
Distance Learning
-
Class hours
110h
-
Duration
12 Months
The Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines QCF distance learning programme has been written for everyone who is involved in the care sector and is aimed to give all staff, supervisors and managers the essential knowledge needed to offer the very best professional approach to the managing and safe handling of medicines.
The NCFE course covers a wide range of information, best practice and legislation including an introduction to the types of medication that an individual is likely to encounter, explanation of the correct storage and handling of medication as well as legislative requirements for audit process and issues and accountability and responsibility.
This course is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge that you need to help you understand and handle medication within your workplace. The programme is divided into four core units, each concentrating on an important aspect of the managing and safe handling of medicines.
Important information
Price for Emagister users: We are offering students a 20% discount this month if you enrol online and pay in full.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Key Topics
The NCFE Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines course is divided into four units :
Unit 1 - Understanding medication and prescriptions (3 credits)
Unit 2 - Supply, storage and disposal of medication (3 credits)
Unit 3 - Understanding the requirements for the safe administration of medication (5 credits)
Unit 4 - Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage (4 credits)
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines (QCF)
Qualification Number: 601/3404/5
Total Credits: 15
Reviews
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 16 years
Subjects
- IT
- Healthcare
- Care Management
Teachers and trainers (1)
Support Advisor
Support Advisor
Course programme
Safe handling of medicines certificate (Level 2)
How is the course structured?The NCFE Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines course is divided into four units :
Unit 1 - Understanding medication and prescriptions (3 credits)
- The use of different types of medication
- How medicines are classified
- Legislation and guidelines relating to medication process
- The roles of self and others in the medication process.
- How to access information about medication.
Unit 2 - Supply, storage and disposal of medication (3 credits)
- How medicines are supplied and obtained.
- The requirements for storing and safe disposal of medication.
Unit 3 - Understanding the requirements for the safe administration of medication (5 credits)
- Preparations to be taken prior to administering medication
- How medication is administered safely and in a way that meets individual needs.
- How to support individuals to administer their own medication.
- The procedures to follow when there are problems with the administration of medication.
- How the effects of medication are monitored.
Unit 4 - Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage (4 credits)
- The audit process in relation to medication transactions and stock levels.
- How information is recorded and confidentiality maintained.
- Your own role in relation to accountability and responsibility..
Course assessment
This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.
We send the full course out with the units listed above, you then read through the course in your own time and complete the assignments which you send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments. However, one sentence answers will be rejected and you will have to re-submit it for marking.
Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme
Course FeesOur aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicineshome study course is £400, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £320 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £80 and then 4 equal payments of £80 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
Additional information
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines QCF (Level 2) - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course