The purpose of the qualification is to develop the learners knowledge and understanding of how to administer, store, dispose of and process medicines safely. It also provides learners with an understanding of medication and prescriptions.
This qualification is intended to equip learners with the skills required to prepare them for further learning or training.
There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of a Level 1 in English and Maths, or the equivalent.
The qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
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19+ | Free (subject to eligibility checks) | There are no additional cost as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. This will be explained during induction. |
You will be added to our Equal platform, where you will be able to access learning resources and assessments to complete. You'll also be allocated your own personal tutor who you can contact throughout your studies.
You will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate your knowledge. Your personal tutor will then assess your work and provide you with constructive feedback for each unit.
It is essential that all learners are assessed in English, unless the qualification specification specifically states that another language may be accepted. This also applies to all learner evidence presented for external quality assurance purposes.
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments, which are subject to external quality assurance.
All learning outcomes that assess knowledge and understanding (usually beginning with ‘understand’ or ‘know how to’) may be assessed through internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, workbooks, or other portfolio evidence.
Materials for internal assessment must be submitted for approval before use and must be mapped to the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria.
All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a pass - there is no grading.
Each unit within the qualification may have its own assessment requirements, guidance and range:
- Assessment requirements are conditions of assessment that must be met by learners when undertaking their assessments to achieve the unit or meet a particular assessment criterion
- Assessment guidance includes areas that could be covered by learners in their assessments to achieve the unit or a particular assessment criteria, but are not mandatory
- Useful websites are resources that could be used by centres for the delivery of the qualification and by learners to support them with the completion of the unit
You should be able to work at a Level 1 or above in Functional Skills.
This is a 12-week course that requires your own time management for study. You will be given submission dates to keep you focused on the 12-week timeframe.
- Guided learning hours total approximately 121 hours
- Directed study requirements total approximately 10-15 hours
This qualification is ideal for anyone who works in the healthcare sector or anyone who wishes to work in this sector in the future. The qualification is also suitable for anyone who handles medication while in a caring role.
The qualification aims to develop the learners knowledge of the safe handling of medicines within a health and social care context. It provides an introduction to the various medicines learners are likely to encounter in a work environment, covering how medication is supplied and administered, and the possible side effects.
The programme explores the procedures for obtaining, storing and disposing of medicines, and the legislation surrounding these three areas. It also emphasises the importance of the audit process and issues surrounding responsibility, accountability and confidentiality.
This course is split into four units:
- Understanding Medication
- Understanding How to Administer and Support Individuals to Self-Administer Medication
- Logistical Aspects of Handling Medication
- Legislation, Guidance and the Auditing Processes for Medication in Health and Social Care Settings
Benefits
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Create a long-standing career pathway within the healthcare sector
- Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing learners to choose when and where to study
- Personal tutors are assigned to ensure learners have the support needed to succeed.
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve their career prospects or progress to further training. You could also progress on to further study in the field, or other virtual learning programmes.
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