Qualification overview
The NHS spent more than £6.8 billion on medicines in 2015-16 and experts believe that more than 50% of all medication is prescribed, dispensed or sold inappropriately every single year. Furthermore, half of all patients in the UK fail to take their medication correctly. These facts can often lead to disastrous consequences, especially when medication ends up in the wrong hands.
What will you learn?
By completing this course, you will not only gain a nationally recognised qualification, but will also develop and improve your knowledge and skills in the handling of medication in health and social care.
Understand medication and prescriptions
Supply, storage and disposal of medication
Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
Record keeping and audit processes for medication
Qualification structure
Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a dedicated Development Coach.
Usually, if you are aged 24 and above and paid more than the annual national living wage, you would have to contribute 50% towards the cost of this qualification.
However, because we are committed to giving you the qualifications you need when you need them, we have decided as a business to make funding available for the full cost of this qualification regardless of your age.
This allows you to purely focus on obtaining your qualification, and making an impact on your future.
Course length
3 months (can be completed sooner)
Delivery method
Fully online
Support function
Virtual tutors
Fully funded
Placements available
The benefits
Choose when and where you study
This course is delivered via distance learning, which gives you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have earned a nationally recognised qualification, opening different doors for your future.
Develop your career pathway
By completing this qualification, you can put your certificate towards establishing a long-standing career pathway within the healthcare sector.
Make an impact
We’re all about making an impact, be that individuals making an impact through their day-to-day work, or by organisations making their impact on our economy.
As a national training provider, we make this impact throughout the UK, with expertise in childcare, healthcare, business, and IT and digital skills.
To enrol, complete the form below, call us on 01753 596 004, or email us.
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