Safe Handling of Medicines Certificate Course

This Level 2 Certificate Awarded Course provides instruction in the basic skills and knowledge that are required of safe handling of medicines in the workplace environment or for personal and professional development.


Course Description

This Certificate Course in Safe Handling of Medicines is designed for all health care staff whose work place 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 common medicines.

The course aims to provide you with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of working with medicines.

On completion of this programme you will be familiar with the correct procedures for the administering, handling and safe disposal of medicines. The 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.


No Previous Knowledge Required

No prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to undertake 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.


Tutor Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. The 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 learning 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, Recognised Level 2 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 Elderly

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


This Course Includes:

Tutor Support: Full Unlimited 'Personal' Tutor Support Available.

Course Duration: 12 Weeks Approx.

Qualification Awarded: Level 2.

Awarding Body: Recognised UK Qualifications Awarding Body. External to us.

Format: Paper.

Learning Method: Distance Learning/Home Study Only.

Entry Requirements: No prior knowledge or experience is needed.

Attendance: No attendance required.

Course Cost: To view the fees for this course. CLICK HERE and scroll down to course number 94.

Instalments: Not available.

How to Enrol: Please see below.


Please Note:

Please ensure a clear distinction is made between this course and all our other listed Certificate and Diploma Course descriptions available throughout this Website.

This particular course outlined above specifically relates to this page description only and differs from other Open College™ Diploma Awarded Courses which may include other items such as FREE membership eligibility, use of designatory lettering, Open College™ hard-back course content/materials, free CDs and other course related benefits and services offered by us throughout this entire Website.

This particular Course is available through the Open College™ via our Partner College in Distance Learning. As soon as your application form and fee has been received by us, you will receive confirmation from your student advisor welcoming you with details of your tutor, course details and how to begin your studies etc.


HOW TO ORDER THIS COURSE

PLEASE PRINT OFF THIS FORM CLICK HERE and simply post it in to us with a cheque or postal order or 'Special Delivery' cash to the College address which is located on the form.

Alternatively you are welcome to telephone the College for an order form or prospectus to be posted out to you here

When contacting us for an application form for this course please state which course you are enroling onto.


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