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Level 2 Certificate In Understanding The Safe Handling Of Medication In Health And Social Care – Online

Modern medicines are powerful substances that are beneficial to millions of people worldwide.  However, excessive use or handling of these substances can cause severe, or even fatal consequences.

Knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone who works with medication.  The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of how to administer, store, dispose of and process medicines safely, and provide learners with an understanding of medication and prescriptions.

Our distance learning courses are completed online, so there is no need for any personal attendance in college, however you can always attend college if you feel you need this.

You will complete assessments by answering questions and submitting them to your tutor via the online learning platform.

You will be given full written feedback on your assessments within 5 working days.

Your tutor is available by email, or Mobile Phone during office hours if you need support with your studies.

To study the courses, you need to have a suitable device such as a laptop, a desktop computer, or a tablet such as an iPad. You also need access to the internet.

Please note: It is not possible to complete the courses on a mobile phone as they are not compatible with our learning platform.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from TQUK awarding body, confirming your achievement.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, you need to achieve all 4 units.

  1. Legislation, guidance and audit processes for medication in health and social care settings (K/616/9930)
  2. Logistical aspects of handling medication (T/616/9929)
  3. Understand how to administer and support individuals to self-administer medication (M/616/9928)
  4. Understand Medication (M/616/9931)
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of Evidence

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE External Quality Assurance Consultants (EQACs).

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Care Workers and Home Carers

Up to £32,162
/year

Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of children, the elderly, the infirm and others with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care […]

Care Escorts

Average £12.39
/hour

Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.

Child and Early Years Officers

Up to £37,410
/year

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to […]

Social Workers

Up to £50,411
/year

Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with […]

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate In Understanding The Safe Handling Of Medication In Health And Social Care – Online
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Doncaster College has been an amazing experience. I’ve learnt teamwork, problem solving, and gained real experience through work placements. The tutors and students are great, and it’s helped me get ready to study paramedic science at university.

Progression

Progression

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Adult Care
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health care support

 Course Career Prospects

This course is ideal for someone looking to or is already working in a variety of sectors, like healthcare, or social care.

  • Social Work assistant (£12,500 to £25,000)
  • Social care work (£13,500 to £25,000)
  • Medical Secretary (£17,500 to £24,000)
Costs

Course Fees

UK

Fully Funded.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

12 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance, Short

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