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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1.2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed courses certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide everyone who is involved in the care sector with the essential knowledge required to provide the best professional approach to the managing and safe handling of medicines.

The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care qualification covers the different medications and their applications. You will also learn how to safely store and dispose of medicines, how to administer medicines safely, and how to ensure that record-keeping and audits are completed properly.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Gain a general understanding of different types of medication and their use.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication.
  • Understand the legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability.
  • Understand the record-keeping process for medication.

Courses are included in this bundle course.

  • Course 01: Level 22 – Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care
  • Course 02: Level 6 Health and Social Care Management
  • Course 03: Level 5 Mental Health Care – MCA and DOLS
  • Course 04: Level 3 Healthcare Support
  • Course 05: Level 2 Health & Care
  • Course 06: Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
  • Course 07: Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course
  • Course 08: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training
  • Course 09: Social Worker: Social Work
  • Course 10: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
  • Course 11: Adults Support Worker Course

[Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as you complete the course]

Certificates

Curriculum

1
section
2
lectures
1h 15m
total
    • 1: Level 2 - Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care 1:09:00
    • 2: Level 2 - Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care 06:00

Description

Main Course Curriculum:

  • Module 1: Understand Medication and Prescriptions
  • Module 2: Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication
  • Module 3: Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administration of Medication
  • Module 4: Record Keeping and Audit Processes for Medication

GIFT Courses Curriculum:

Course 01: Level 6 Health and Social Care Management

  • Module 01: A Quick Overview of Health and Social Care
  • Module 02: Understanding Healthcare
  • Module 03: Understanding Social Care
  • Module 04: The UK Health System
  • Module 05: Care and Support Planning
  • Module 06: Person-Centred Care
  • Module 07: Communication in Health and Social Care
  • Module 08: Developing Effective Communication Skills
  • Module 09: Developing Listening Skills
  • Module 10: Understanding the Promotion of Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care Setting
  • Module 11: Responsibilities for Health and Safety
  • Module 12: Safeguarding in Social Care
  • Module 13: Identifying Social Risk and Needs in Health Care

Course 02: Level 5 Mental Health Care – MCA and DOLS

  • Module 01: An Overview of Mental Capacity Act
  • Module 02: Assessment of Mental Capacity
  • Module 03: How to make Best Interest Decision
  • Module 04: Mental Capacity Advocates and Forward Planning
  • Module 05: Treatment Protocols for People Who Lack Capacity
  • Module 06: Confidentiality and Record Keeping
  • Module 07: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
  • Module 08: Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures
  • Module 09: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Module 10: Lawful Deprivation
  • Module 11: Legal Background to DOLS
  • Module 12: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic
  • Module 13: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Course 03: Level 3 Healthcare Support

  • Module 01: Promote Personal Development in Care Settings
  • Module 02: Promote Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
  • Module 03: Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
  • Module 04: Understand Mental Well-Being and Mental Health Promotion
  • Module 05: Causes and Spread of Infection
  • Module 06: Promote Communication in Care Settings
  • Module 07: Responsibilities of a Care Worker
  • Module 08: Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings
  • Module 09: Understand Mental Health Problems
  • Module 10: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
  • Module 11: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
  • Module 12: Duty of Care in Care Settings
  • Module 13: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
  • Module 14: Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings
  • Module 15: Study Skills for Senior Healthcare Support Workers
  • Module 16: Undertake Personal Hygiene Activities with Individuals
  • Module 17: Implement Therapeutic Group Activities
  • Module 18: Obtain a Client History
  • Module 19: Care for the Elderly
  • Module 20: Understand Mental Health Interventions
  • Module 21: Understanding Suicide Interventions

Course 04: Level 2 Health & Care

  • Module 01: An Overview of the Safety in the Workplace
  • Module 02: What is a Hazard
  • Module 03: Rectifying Hazards
  • Module 04: Implementing Proactive Measures
  • Module 05: How to Prepare and Undertake a Safety Plan

Course 05: Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

  • Module 01: Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Module 02: Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Module 03: Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Module 04: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
  • Module 05: Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
  • Module 06: Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
  • Module 07: Understand Person-centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Module 08: Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings
  • Module 09: Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings

Course 06: Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

  • Module 01: Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations
  • Module 02: Understand Children and Young People’s Development
  • Module 03: Understand Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
  • Module 04: Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
  • Module 05: Safeguarding Children and Young People
  • Module 06: Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

Course 07: Healthcare Management Training

  • Module 01: Healthcare Management
  • Module 02: Role of the Healthcare Manager
  • Module 03: Organizational Behaviour and Management Thinking
  • Module 04: Quality Improvement Basics
  • Module 05: The UK Healthcare System
  • Module 06: The Health and Care of Older People in England
  • Module 07: Child Health Care

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Course 08: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training

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Course 09: Social Worker: Social Work

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Course 10: Adults Support Worker Course

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Course 11: Mental Health Support Worker

Assessment Method

After completing each module of the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Once you complete all the modules in this manner, you will be qualified to request your certification.

Certification

After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this course, you will be a Course Completion Certificate from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.

Who is this course for?

This qualification is ideal for students who want to improve their knowledge of the safe handling of medicines. They might be learners who want to access this training in order to advance to higher-level qualifications or learners who want to study this programme to complement other studies.

Requirements

Students who intend to enrol in this course must meet the following requirements:

  • Good command of the English language
  • Must be vivacious and self-driven
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • A minimum of 16 years of age is required

Career path

This course is designed for anyone who wants to start a career in care and wishes to handle medication. It can lead to roles such as Care Worker or Pharmacy Assistant.

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