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Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care (QCF)
Health and Social Care (Adults) (QCF)
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (QCF)
Working with People with Mental Health Issues (QCF)
Safe Handling of Medicines (QCF)
Principles of end of Life Care (QCF)
Awareness of Dementia (QCF)
Working in the Health Sector
Diabetes Awareness
Prevention and Control of Infection
Provision of Activities in a Care Setting
Safe Handling of Medicines
Dementia Awareness
Palliative Care
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Guided learning hours: 120
NCFE Certificate in the Safe Handling of Medicines Level 2
(National Partnership Award)
Course outline
This programme is aimed at people working or wishing to work in a health and social care context. It is also appropriate for care workers working towards the National Care Standards at Induction and Foundation levels.
Course content
The learning and assessment materials cover the following topics:
- An introduction to medicines and prescriptions
- Medicine supply, storage and disposal
- The safe administration of medicines
- Quality control and record keeping
- Accountability, responsibility and confidentiality
A comprehensive tutor guide is supplied to accompany these materials. To view a sample of a tutor guide, click here.
Progression opportunities
Once completed, the learner will have a sound foundation knowledge about medicines on which to base further study. Relevant qualifications could include NVQs in health and social care.