Understanding the Safe Handling of
Medications in H&SC Level 2 Certificate

Price: Funded via WDF + £25 registration cost pp or £445 pp

Duration: 4 – 8 weeks

Format: Training Resources + Portfolio

Course Description:

Medication Awareness is designed to suit a range of care settings and fully complies with
the National Minimum Standards, whilst fulfilling CQC guidelines. Upon completion of the
course, learners will be up to date with current legislation whilst also holding a practical
understanding of the procedures they must follow in order to ensure that medication is
administered safely. As well as this, the course covers the importance of, and practical
issues associated with, confidentiality and information security in drug administration.

Outline of Programme:

Introduction to medication.
Storing and dispensing medicine.
Documentation, confidentiality and record keeping.
Administering medication.
Reducing and eliminating errors in administering medication.
Who is accountable and responsible.
Current legislation and legal requirements.
Regulatory bodies.

To Book a Course:

Phone: 0208 596 5047

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