NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

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Overview

Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe, or even fatal, consequences. Up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication. This course is a great introduction to the different types of medicines and how to record, store and handle them appropriately.

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Course Units

- Gain good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines
- Learn how to maintain stock and record, store and dispose of medication
- Understand the different types of medication and how they are classified
- Learn the correct procedure for record keeping and the audit process
- Gain relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to improve service user experience

Progression Options

This Level 2 Course in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care could lead you to careers specialising in this industry. This is especially useful for careers like:

- Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000)
- Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,000)
- Medical Secretary (£17,500 to £24,000)

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Our fully-accredited courses are can be accessed immediately. Study part-time and complete a Level 2 course in an average of 7 weeks, or 12 weeks for a Level 3 course.

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Who is NCFE?

NCFE is the oldest qualification awarding organisation in the UK, recognised for providing vocational, technical and continuous professional development (CPD) educational products and services aligned to the needs of learners, educators and employers. It is a registered educational charity dedicated to learning for over 150 years.

- Showcase to employers that you have gained a recognised and regulated qualification in your specific sector

- Last year alone, over a quarter of a million learners chose to learn via NCFE CACHE

- Build the foundations to improve your job prospects