Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Certificate
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The Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication online course covers an understanding of administering medication safely, how to store and dispose of medicines safely, and how to ensure that record keeping and audits are completed correctly.
By completing this free online qualification with a certificate, learners will develop knowledge of safely handling medication, supporting progression onto further qualifications and advancement within the learner’s health and social care career path. This course is suitable for those who wish to increase their knowledge and awareness of how to safely handle medication within a health and social care setting.
This course is split into four manageable units:
- Unit 1: Understand medication and prescriptions
- Unit 2: Logistical aspects of handling medication
- Unit 3: Understand how to administer and support individuals to self-administer medication
- Unit 4: Legislation, guidance and audit processes for medication in health and social care settings
This qualification is suitable for anyone who works within the healthcare sector or anyone who wishes to work in the sector in the future. The qualification is also suitable for anyone who handles medication while in a caring role.
You don’t need any specific prior learning requirements to take this course, but you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification within the Health and Social Care area.
To complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:
- Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
- Will be undertaking your learning within England
- Are aged 19 or above
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will need to have a good standard of English and maths
- Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.
- We recommended allowing a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
- You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe of 6 months.
- This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
- You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer knowledge-based assessments that confirm your understanding of the topics.
- We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
- This is a level 2 qualification, answers should be formed in paragraphs and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences demonstrating knowledge.
- Learners are allocated a marker, who will provide feedback and guidance on all assessment submissions.
- Nationally Recognised Accredited PDF Certificate
- Digital certificate - Included
- Nationally Recognised Accredited Hard Copy Certificate
- A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £35.00
Successful completion may help support a number of job roles within the Health and Social Care sector for example:
- Healthcare Support Service Worker
- Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
- Nursing Assistant
- Health Education/Health Promotion Worker
- Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers in community and primary care environments
- Personal Assistants (employed directly by the individual they support or their families)
You could also progress to the following apprenticeships:
- Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care
- Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Clinical Healthcare Support)
- Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Healthcare Support Services)
To find out more information please email distance.learning@bcot.ac.uk quoting the course reference, or to enrol now click the button below.
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