Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Overview

The NHS spent more than £6.8 billion on medicines in 2015-16 and experts believe that more than 50% of all medication is prescribed, dispensed or sold inappropriately every single year. Furthermore, half of all patients in the UK fail to take their medication correctly.

These facts can often lead to disastrous consequences, especially when medication ends up in the wrong hands.

By completing this free course, you will not only gain a nationally recognised qualification, but will also develop and improve your knowledge and skills in the handling of medication in health and social care.

This qualification is ideal for anyone who works in the healthcare sector or anyone who wishes to work in this sector in the future. The qualification is also suitable for anyone who handles medication while in a caring role.

What you will learn

This free course is split into manageable units:

Understand medication and prescriptions
Supply, storage and disposal of medication
Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
Record keeping and audit processes for medication

Benefits

Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Improve your skills to help create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed

Eligibility

Fully funded subject to meeting the eligibility criteria:

Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study
19+ at the start of the academic year (19-23-year-olds must have Level 2 prior attainment)
Not on an apprenticeship
Not completed any part of the course before

Course Delivery

Online
Paper based learning is considered under special circumstances

Course Duration

Your government-funded course will take on average 6 weeks to complete.

Awarding Body

NCFE CACHE or TQUK depending on learning provider.

Funding

Fully funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)

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