Safe Handling of Medicines Course (Level 2 Certificate)

Overview

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Safe Handling of Medicines award. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Safe Handling of Medicines is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 2, Safe Handling of Medicines Course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

The EDI Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines is designed for all health care staff whose 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 medicines.

This course aims to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of working with medicines. On completion of the programme an individual will be familiar with the correct procedures for the administering, handling and disposal of medicines.

HOME STUDY SUPPORT

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with an end of course multiple-choice questionnaire will lead you to the highly acclaimed EDI Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines.

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of any Workbooks, Activities and Exercises successfully.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a nationally recognised certificate will be awarded by EDI as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

COURSE DURATION

We recommended you spend approximately 150 hours of your time studying for the Safe Handling of Medicines course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 3 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 6 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Level 2 EDI Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines in as little as six months, or take up to a year, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Safe Handling of Medicines and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

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.

Description

The EDI Level 2 Safe Handling of Medicines course is divided into thirteen comprehensive 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 Older Service User
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

Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience is required.