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

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About Safe Handling of Medication

Modern medicines are powerful substances that benefit millions of people across the world. Inappropriate use or handling of these drugs, on the other hand, can have serious, even fatal, consequences. Anyone who works with medications must have up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines. This Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course is an excellent introduction to the various types of medicines and how to properly record, store, and handle them.

Learning Objectives Of Safe Handling Of Medication

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Gain a general understanding of different types of medication and their use.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication.
• Understand the legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability.
• Understand the record-keeping process for medication.

Who Should Take Safe Handling Of Medication Course?

This Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care qualification is ideal for students who want to improve their knowledge of the safe handling of medicines. They might be learners who want to access this training in order to advance to higher-level qualifications or learners who want to study this programme to complement other studies.