Course description
This NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines has been created for those currently working in a health or social care role who wants to develop their understanding of how to handle medicines safely. During this course, you'll learn the correct ways to supply, store, and dispose of medication in a safe manner and the legislation and guidance relating to the safe administration of medication. You will also expand your knowledge of how to record information in a confidential manner and the audit process in relation to transactions and stock levels.
Course Content
Qualification Number: 501/0037/3
Unit 1 Understand medication and prescriptions (Y/601/9571; unit level 2; GLH 23 hours; credits 3)
- Use of different types of medication
- Understand how medicines are classified
- Legislation and guidelines related to medication
- The roles of self and others in the medication process
- Accessing information about medication
Unit 2 Supply, storage, and disposal of medication (K/601/9574; unit level 2; GLH 24 hours; credits 3)
- How medicines are supplied and obtained
- Requirements for storing medication
- Requirements for the safe disposal of medication
Unit 3 Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medicine (T/601/9576; unit level 2; GLH 39 hours; credits 4)
- Legislation and guidance in relation to administration of medicine
- Preparation to be taken prior to administering medication
- How medication is administered safely and in a way that meets individual needs
- Supporting individuals to administer their own medication
- The procedures to follow when there are problems with the administration of medication
- Monitoring the effects of medication
Unit 4 Record-keeping and audit processes for medication, administration, and storage (F/601/9578; unit level 2; GLH 24 hours; credits 3)
- Audit process in relation to medication transactions and stock levels
- How information is recorded and confidentiality maintained
- Own role in relation to accountability and responsibility
- The importance of safeguarding individuals in relation to medication use
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