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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

Learn the fundamental skills to store, handle, and dispose of medicines correctly with this accredited level 2 course


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Summary

Price
£395 inc VAT
Or £65.83/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
130 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
Regulated qualification What's this?
CPD
130 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price What's this?

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Overview

Why study the safe handling of medication?

With approximately 4-5% of UK hospital admissions caused by the incorrect use of medicines at an estimated cost of £466 million a year to the NHS, understanding how to handle medicines safely is crucial work anyone wishing to work in health and social care. If you think you’d like a career in this area, this nationally recognised RQF is a must!

Who should study the Safe Handling of Medication Level 2?

If you’re already employed in a health and social care role, then this course is ideal to further your own professional development, which could also lead to increased pay and responsibility.

On this NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines in social care, you’ll:

  • Be introduced to the various medicines you are likely to encounter in a work environment
  • Learn how medication is supplied and administered, as well as the possible side effects
  • Learn procedures for obtaining, storing and disposing of medicines and the legislation surrounding these three areas
  • Discover the importance of the audit process and issues surrounding responsibility, accountability and confidentiality.

Qualification

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Awarded by NCFE CACHE
Regulated by Ofqual

CPD

130 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Description

Study Hours

  • The learning hours for this course are up to 110 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 6 months.


Study Method

  • Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.


Course Duration

  • On average, students complete this course in 7 months, but we'll give you up to 12 months. Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.


Assessment

  • Throughout this course, you may be expected to complete assignments, essays, research projects, presentations, video/audio recordings, and practical learning sessions to meet the requirements of your course. This information will be included in your study pack detailing exactly what you need to do to accomplish your goals as a student.

Additional Information

  • Official Qualification Title - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handline of Medicines
  • Entry requirements - There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English
  • Minimum Age - 18 Years Old

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English

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Is a hard copy certificate including in the purchase price?

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Hello Violet, Yes the provision of a hard copy certificate is included in the purchase price (subject to successful completion of the course). Many thanks for your question.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.