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Working With Medication Level 3 Award
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In Harrow ()
Description
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Type
Course
The Level 3 BTEC Award in Working with Medication has been developed from the standards developed by Skills for Care This qualification is for those who wish to develop their knowledge of safe handling of medication, anyone who is working in an environment where they are involved in the supply, storage, administration or disposal of medicines at home, and in domiciliary and residential care homes. This qualification provides education and training for those in the health and social care sector with a responsibility for working with medication. Learners will gain knowledge that will underpin a competence based qualification.
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Subjects
- Residential Care
- English
- Supply
- Health and Social Care
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Full Time
- Medication
- Edexcel
- Btec
Course programme
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
Price: £299.99
Working With Medication Level 3 Award