Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Level 2 (SKI26S034)

Curriculum area: Employability

Number of weeks: 9
Delivery type: Online
Venue: Online Delivery
Free Course

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About the course

Unit 1 summary: Section 1: Understand types and classifications of medication Section 2: Understand roles of those involved in medication handling Section 3: Know how to develop own knowledge and understanding of medication Section 4: Know how to monitor effects of medication. Unit 2 summary: Section 1: Know how to acquire medication Section 2: Know how to safely store medication Section 3: Know how to safely dispose of unused medication and equipment. Unit 3 summary: Section 1: Understand the steps to be taken before administering medication to an individual Section 2: Understand the checks to be made before administering medication to an individual Section 3: Understand the process for administering medication to an individual Section 4: Understand how to support self-administration of medication in a health and social care setting Section 5: Understand how to react to unexpected issues when administering medication. Unit 4 summary: Section 1: Understand legislation and guidance underpinning the safe handling of medication Section 2: Understand audit processes relevant to handling medication Section 3: Understand the role of record-keeping relating to medication Section 4: Understand the principles of confidentiality in relation to medication records in health and social care settings Section 5: Understand the accountability and responsibility of self in relation to administering medication.