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Level 2 Certificate in Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)
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120 hours · Self-paced
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)
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Overview

Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)

The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual.

Qualification number: 603/4455/6
Learning aim reference: 60344556
Credit value: 15
Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence
Guided learning hours (GLH): 120
Total qualification time (TQT): 145

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.

This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment, or by those who are already in employment in a care role and wish to develop specialist knowledge in relation to medication handling and administration.

This is a knowledge-only qualification that provides underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual
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Description

The Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF) is split into three manageable units;

  • Unit 1 - Introduction to medication types and processes
  • Unit 2 - Introduction to the principles of handling medication
  • Unit 3 -Introduction to the principles of administering medication

This qualification is suitable for anyone who works within the health care sector or anyone who wishes to work in the sector in the future. The qualification is also suitable for anyone who handles medication while in a caring role.

Who is this qualification for?

This knowledge qualification is designed for those learners wishing to support their role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication. This qualification is also suitable for those who aspire to work in a care setting.

How long will it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 145 hours and of this 120 are recommended as guided learning hours GLH).

Topics covered

Learners undertaking this qualification will develop their underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed through completion of a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed and internally quality assured

Who is this course for?

This knowledge qualification is for those learners wishing to support their role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.

This qualification is also suitable for those who aspire to work in a care setting.

Requirements

Internet-enabled smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.

Ability to read and write in English.

Career path

On completion, students can take on job roles that support the handling and administration of medication.

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will this course make me become a senior carer

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The course information is as provided. There are many requirements that an employer considers regarding a member of staff who is working a care assistant or adult care worker, before deciding whether to promote that person to the position of a senior care or lead adult care worker. As we don't know anything about you, we cannot comment on whether this particular course can make you become a senior care worker or not.

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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.
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