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Overview
Master the strategies of handing medicine efficiently and safely with the Safe Handling of Medication course.
Medicine should be handled carefully as human lives depend on it. Medicine is prepared to make you well, but if you do not use it properly, you may sick and even it may cause death. The purpose of the course is to aware you how to handle medicine safely. The course presents a general overview of the legislation and guidelines regarding the management of medication management settings. The principal legal aspects of handling medicines will be covered in the course. Therefore, you will gain all the essential skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health care and social care providers.
The course guides you to know the procedures for ordering, receiving, administering, storing and disposing of medicines safely. You will explore the steps of obtaining and receiving supplies. You will also learn how drugs are administered and how problems may occur.
Upon completion, you will be able to know the techniques for storing and disposing of the drugs safely and securely.
Who is this course for?
Safe Handling of Medication is suitable for anyone who want to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience and professional skills in the related field. This course is CPD accredited so you don’t have to worry about the quality.
Requirements
Our Safe Handling of Medication is open to all from all academic backgrounds and there is no specific requirements to attend this course. It is compatible and accessible from any device including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Tablets etc.
CPD Certificate from Course Gate
At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.
Career path
This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry.
Course Curriculum
| Diploma in Safe Handling of Medication | |||
| Introduction to Safe Handling of Medicines | 00:30:00 | ||
| Legislation and guidance of medication management | 00:30:00 | ||
| Principles of Safe and Appropriate Handling of Medicines | 00:45:00 | ||
| Medication Risk Assessment Guidance | 00:30:00 | ||
| Consent to Treatment | 00:30:00 | ||
| Handling Medicines in Social Care Settings | 01:00:00 | ||
| Requirements for Specific Services | 00:45:00 | ||
| Levels of Care and Support | 00:15:00 | ||
| Procedure for Handling Medication | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Six Rights of Medication Administration | 00:30:00 | ||
| Covert Administration of Medication | 00:30:00 | ||
| Recording Procedures | 00:15:00 | ||
| Storage of Medication | 00:15:00 | ||
| Transfer and Disposal of Medication | 00:30:00 | ||
| Drug Formulation and Ways of Taking It | 01:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Safe Handling of Medication | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Safe Handling of Medication | 00:20:00 | ||
| Certificate and Transcript | |||
| Order Your Certificates or Transcripts | 00:00:00 | ||
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