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Certificate in Understanding Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care (online) Level 2

  • Campus

    Online eLearning

  • Duration

    15 weeks (Flexible)

Do you want to increase your knowledge and awareness of how to safely handle medication within a health and social care setting?

Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe consequences, including death.

Having good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication.

This Level 2 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, enabling you to provide better preventative care.

Course Content (Units):

  • Understand medication and prescriptions

  • Supply, storage and disposal of medication

  • Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication

  • Record keeping and audit processes for medication

 

Our courses are accredited by leading awarding bodies. We ensure you receive the most up-to-date knowledge that can be applied in the real world and help you secure your dream job or promotion.

The Benefits of Studying Online With Lincoln College

  • Study anywhere, in your own time

  • Cutting edge e-learning

  • Gain an accredited qualification

  • Perfect for upskilling

  • High level of support from tutors

  • Advance your career

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but this course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Health Care Sector.

This course is funded through the College’s Adult Education Budget. You must be 19 or older on the first day and duration of the course and not live in a devolved area.

Assessment & Progression

Continued on line assessment throughout the course. You will be expected to complete and submit units on a regular basis.

Course Fees

£0.00


These courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay a withdrawal fee to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible.

 

Terms & Conditions

These courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay a withdrawal fee to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible.

 

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