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Course Description
Safe Handling of Medicines
The Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines is designed for all health care staff whose duties may bring them into contact with medication. It would benefit all those seeking clear guidelines and advice regarding the various elements of safe administration of medicines.
This course aims to provide the student 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 the administering, handling and disposal of medicines.
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.
Previous Knowledge Required
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about the safe handling of medicines and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
Support
You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment
Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with an end of course multi-choice questionnaire will lead you to the highly acclaimed NCFE Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines.
Modules
- Module 1: Ordering of Medicines
- Module 2: Storage of Medicines
- Module 3: Administration of Medicines
- Module 4: Self Administration of Medicines
- Module 5: Homely Remedies
- Module 6: How Oral Medicines Work
- Module 7: Refusal of Medicines
- Module 8: Controlled Drugs
- Module 9: Common Side Effects from Medicines in the Older Service User
- Module 10: Errors Associated with the Administration of Medicines
- Module 11: Oxygen Therapy in a Care Home
- Module 12: Disposal of Medicines
- Module 13: Confidentiality
Awarding Body
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
