Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings
Course overview
This qualification aims to help learners develop:
• a general understanding of different types of medication and their use
• knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication
• an understanding of legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability
• an understanding of the record-keeping process for medication.
Who is suitable?
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to develop their understanding of the safe handling of medication in a health and/or social care context.
What will you learn?
This course is split into three mandatory units:
Unit 1: Introduction to medication types and processes
Unit 2: Introduction to the principles of administering medication
Unit 3: Introduction the the principles of handling medication
• a general understanding of different types of medication and their use
• knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication
• an understanding of legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability
• an understanding of the record-keeping process for medication.
Who is suitable?
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to develop their understanding of the safe handling of medication in a health and/or social care context.
What will you learn?
This course is split into three mandatory units:
Unit 1: Introduction to medication types and processes
Unit 2: Introduction to the principles of administering medication
Unit 3: Introduction the the principles of handling medication
