Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

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Health & Safety

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Skills covered in this course

safe medicine handling medication record keeping stock management disposal medicine types grouping audit process

This course is a really solid starting point if you want to understand the different kinds of medicines and learn how to record, manage, and store them correctly.

Course Overview

Modern medicines can do a lot of good for people across the world. But when they are used or handled the wrong way, the results can be serious, even life-threatening.

That is why knowing how to handle medicines safely and staying up to date matters for anyone who works with medication.

Course Overview Modern medicines can do a lot of good for people across the world. But when they are used or handled the wrong way, the results can be serious, even life-threatening. Knowing how to handle medicines safely and keeping your knowledge current is important for anyone working with medication.

Is This Course Free?

This course is supported by the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study without paying. The funding rules and whether you qualify are listed below. If you do not meet the criteria, you can still buy the course using the 'Buy Now' button at the top.

Fully Accredited Course

You’ll be studying on a course accredited by NCFE CACHE, a well-known educational charity with more than 170 years of experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and is regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

Completing this course can be helpful if you’re aiming for roles like: Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,00) Medical Secretary (£17,500 to £24,000)

How Long is the Course?

This course runs for seven weeks. We call our online programmes 'flexible learning' because they are built to fit around work and home commitments. Once you enrol, you will see all course deadlines inside your online platform so you know exactly what is coming next and when.

The course is split into 5 units:

Build up clear, up-to-date knowledge of safe medicine handling
Work out how to keep stock updated, and how to record, store, and dispose of medication
Get to grips with the different types of medicines and how they’re grouped
Follow the right steps for record keeping, including the audit process
Develop the skills and understanding to help improve the service user experience

What will I learn?

The course is split into 5 units:

Build up clear, up-to-date knowledge of safe medicine handling
Work out how to keep stock updated, and how to record, store, and dispose of medication
Get to grips with the different types of medicines and how they’re grouped
Follow the right steps for record keeping, including the audit process
Develop the skills and understanding to help improve the service user experience

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded. To study for free, you need to meet these requirements:

You must currently live in England
You must be aged 19 or over
You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship

Depending on where you live, additional conditions may apply. If you enrol and then do not complete the course or withdraw, a £125 cancellation fee will be charged. This covers administration costs.

Not eligible?

Go ahead and purchase the course, then start learning today. Flexible payment options are available.

LCG Shop Payments

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        "value": ">237m",
        "description": "medication errors happen each year in England"
    },
    {
        "value": "1700",
        "description": "people in England die each year as a result of medication errors"
    },
    {
        "value": "54%",
        "description": "of errors take place at the point of giving medication"
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    {
        "value": "25%",
        "description": "of medication errors could lead to moderate harm"
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Masterclasses

From time to time, you may be asked to join mandatory online masterclasses as part of your programme.

Enrolment Paperwork

You might need to complete and send back enrolment paperwork that is emailed to you by the college or training provider. This is to help finalise your enrolment.

Studying made simple!

We try not to overcomplicate things. Honestly, that’s just not our style. Our courses are built to be flexible, so you can manage them alongside work and family life.

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        "description": "A tutor will be assigned to you to guide you throughout the course. You can reach them by phone, text, or email."
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        "title": "You'll receive text reminders when your work is due",
        "description": "Your tutor will mark your work and get it back to you within 7 days."
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If you want help with enrolment, or you’re just not sure this is the right course for you, pop your details in the form below. A member of the team will get back to you.