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

This introductory course will focus on strengthening awareness of the many signs, symptoms and treatments available for a variety of common health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis and physical disability.

This course typically takes 12 weeks to complete.

This course is distance learning, study from home.

This course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Please contact adultlearning@furness.ac.uk.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

This qualification aims to help learners develop:

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

How long is the course?

12 weeks

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific entry requirements other than an interest in the subject and a commitment to completing the course.

You may find it helpful if you have already achieved a level 1 qualification.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to: Progress to similar qualifications at a higher level

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