- Safe Handling of Medicines
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Course Description
The aim of this distance-learning programme is to provide the carer with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of working with medicines.
On completion of the programme an individual will be familiar with the correct procedures for handling, administering, and disposing of medicines. This material provides all staff, supervisors and managers with the essential knowledge needed to offer the very best professional approach to the managing and safe handling of medicines.
On completion of the materials the learner will be familiar with the correct procedures for the receiving, storing, administering, handling and disposing of medicines. It also covers the different catagories and types of medicines as well as the benefits and risks associated with different types of medicines.
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Previous Knowledge Required
No previous knowledge is required.
Support
The learning resources are considered to be self study guides and therefore no certificate will be issued or awarded by NCC. Should you require Assessor/ Tutor support please contact the student support team to discuss further on 0800 970 2522 or email enquiries@ncchomelearning.co.uk
Assessment
The learning resources are considered to be self study guides and therefore no certificate will be issued or awarded by NCC.
Awarding Body
ASET is a national Awarding Body recognised by the Department for Education and Skills and by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in Britain. It has been accrediting vocational learning for more than 50 years and now works with more than 200 providers in the UK and internationally.
However this material contains no certification and is underpinning knowledge for its subject only. This material is recommended as additional reading to compliment our range of certificated courses within this subject area.
