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Course overview
This course will give an overall understanding of safe handling of medicines. The units and topics covered include the following: Understand medication and prescriptions, Supply, storage and disposal of medication, Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication and Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storageWhat else do I need to know?
This is a blended learning course and will require the learner to commit to self study hours in order to complete the assessments. Please note there may be additional costs for books, materials or other expenses.What are the entry requirements?
Be working or volunteering in a health and social care environment or other relevant working environment; have a basic level of English in order to complete the written assessments.
How is it assessed?
Each learner will receive their own learning pack which includes 3 learning resources/information booklets and 3 paper-based assessments. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support where needed.
What financial support is on offer?
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group is pleased to be able to offer financial support to help students meet the costs of attending College. If you are on state benefits or are on a low income you may be entitled to fee remission towards your course.
*This is at the Colleges discretion.
*This is at the Colleges discretion.
What can I do next?
There are further Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: mental health problems, dementia care, and infection control, care planning, autism, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition. Also you may progress to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progress on to an apprenticeship within the sector.
How do I find out more?
Contact the Work Based Learning Health and Social Care Team, Tel: 01782 254182 or 01782 254121
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