This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge required to support the use of medication in health and social care settings. It provides information on the different types, classifications and forms of medication, as well as providing guidance on safe storage and disposal and costs £30.00 for 1 user.
The aim of this is course is to provide learners with an increased understanding of the importance of accurate recording and reporting when administering medication.
On completion of this Virtual College course learners will be able to:
- Describe relevant legislation
- Recognise the different types of medication
- Define roles and responsibilities
- Describe relevant techniques for administering medication
- List considerations when receiving, storing and disposing of medication
- Identify the rights of an individual
- Describe suitable recording and reporting techniques relevant to medication administration
The content of this course has been mapped to the underpinning knowledge within the following unit on the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF):
Support use of medication in social care settings
This unit is part of the following qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland
