Safe Handling of Medicines Level 2

Course Code: OCN327
Award Level 2, Similar to - NVQ Level 2, GCSE (Grades A*-C)

This is the NCFE Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines. This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Safe Handling of Medicines. No prior knowledge is required. This programme is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of how to adopt good, safe working practices in relation to the dispensing of medicines and medical treatments.

Course Content

The course is divided up as 14 modules, as follows:

Module 1: Ordering of Medicines
Module 2: Storage of Medicines
Module 3: Administration of Medicines
Module 4: Self Administration of Medicines
Module 5: Homely Remedies
Module 6: How Oral Medicines Work
Module 7: Refusal of Medicines
Module 8: Controlled Drugs
Module 9: Common Side Effects from Medicines in the Older Service User
Module 10: Errors Associated with the Administration of Medicine
Module 11: Oxygen Therapy in a Care Home
Module 12: Disposal of Medicines Confidentiality
Module 13: Confidentiality
Module 14: Competency in Clinical

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.

Assessment

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.