Handling Medicines Safely Certificate Level 2

Course Description

The aim of this qualification is to introduce learners to different types of medicines and the policies and procedures surrounding their storage, disposal and administration. It also provides learners with an overview of legislation and an awareness of quality control, issues regarding responsibility and accountability and the role of the pharmacist in the administration of medicine.

Times and Costs

Start Date	End Date	Day	Time	Location	Attendance	Cost	Apply
Various Various TBC VARIOUS- VARIOUS  Various Locations Part Time TBC

Prices shown are for the 2011-12 academic year which starts in August 2011. Please contact Student Support if you are unsure of the fee you need to pay.

If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

N/A

Entry Requirements

Course Length

What will I study

The qualification consists of 5 units:
> Unit 01 An introduction to medicines and prescriptions
> Unit 02 Medicine supply, storage and disposal
> Unit 03 The safe administration of medication
> Unit 04 Quality control and record keeping in the administration of medication
> Unit 05 Accountability, responsibility and confidentiality in the administration of medication

How will I learn?

How will I be assessed?

Where could it lead?

Materials/Equipment Required