Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care Course

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Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care Course

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Through this course, you will learn everything you need to know to progress. Higher education always empowers you with the appropriate equipment to move ahead. The course will help students to have better knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering, and disposing of medication.

The qualification covers the different medications and their applications. You will also learn how to administer medicines safely and how to ensure that record-keeping and audits are completed properly. So, enroll now without any further delay to complete our exclusive bundle course.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understand Medication and Prescriptions

• Understand the use of different types of medication
• Understand how medicines are classified
• Understand legislation and guidelines related to medication
• Understand the roles of self and others in the medication process
• Know how to access information about medication

Module 2: Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication

• Understand how medicines are supplied and obtained
• Know the requirements for storing medication
• Understand the requirements for the safe disposal of medication

Module 3: Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administration of Medication

• Understand the legislation and guidance in relation to administration of medicine
• Understand the preparation to be taken prior to administering medication
• Understand how medication is administered safely and in a way that meets individual needs
• Understand how to support individuals to administer their own medication
• Understand the procedures to follow when there are problems with the administration of medication
• Understand how the effects of medication are monitored

Module 4: Record Keeping and Audit Processes for Medication

• Understand the audit process in relation to medication transactions and stock levels
• Understand how information is recorded and confidentiality maintained
• Understand own role in relation to accountability and responsibility
• Understand the importance of safeguarding individuals in relation to medication use

***GIFT Courses Curriculum:

Course 01: Level 6 Diploma in 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

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Course 02: Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care Course

• Module 01: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social care
• Module 02: Human Growth and Development
• Module 03: Safeguarding in Health and Social Care

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Course 03: Level 3 Diploma in 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

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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

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

Course 07: Healthcare Management Training

Course 08: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training

Course 09: Social Worker: Social Work Diploma

Course 10: Adults Support Worker Course

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 entitled to a Certificate of Completion 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 £18.99.

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.

There are no specific requirements for this course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.

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

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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