Other Courses - Safe Handling of Medicines - Level 2

COURSE DETAILS

STUDENT PROFILE

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Safe Handling of Medicines in a care environment. No prior knowledge is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course consists of the modules listed below:

• 1: Ordering of Medicines
• 2: Storage of Medicines
• 3: Administration of Medicines
• 4: Self Administration of Medicines
• 5: Homely Remedies
• 6: How Oral Medicines Work
• 7: Refusal of Medicines
• 8: Controlled Drugs
• 9: Common Side Effects from Medicines in the Older Service User
• 10: Errors Associated with the Administration of Medicine
• 11: Oxygen Therapy in a Care Home
• 12: Disposal of Medicines Confidentiality
• 13: Confidentiality
• 14: Competency in Clinical Practice

DURATION

This course can be completed in a range of ways, through teaching in our centre or through a long distance course. Click on the ‘Apply now’ link and we will email you the options available.

STUDY PACK

Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments plus a final multi-choice end test. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

ACCREDITATION

The course is accredited at level 2 by OCNW, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

SUPPORT

Support comes from the teachers in the centre. Support will be given from the teachers for the period the student is enrolled, all our teachers are very helpful and will help a student deal with any enquiry they might have.