NCFE Certificate in the Safe Handling of Medicines Level 2

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

Progression opportunities

On completion of this course you could progress on to a range of programmes, including:

• NVQ in Health and Social Care
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Infection Control