Course description
This knowledge only qualification is designed for learners wishing to develop their understanding of the safe handling of medication.This qualification does not qualify the learner to work but does support them in moving towards employment in health or health and social care.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- Learners must be aged 19 years or over as at the start of the academic year (31st August).
- Must have lived in the UK or EU for the last three years.
- Must currently reside in England, in a post code outside of the Mayor of London, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, Cambridge & Peterborough, Tees Valley, West Midlands and the North of Tyne Combined Authority NTCA.
- If aged 19-23, must hold a full Level 2 qualification or above in any subject (e.g., QCF Diploma Level 2, five GCSEs/O Levels grade A-C, two or three AS Levels, CSE grade 1 5 or more, one A Level, QCF Certificate, GNVQ Intermediate, First Diploma, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate or Principle of Learning Level 2).
- If aged 24+ no qualifications are required.
Training Course Content
This course is made up of four mandatory units as follows:
- 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
Why choose Wiltshire College & University Centre
96% of students go onto further study, training or employment
98.8% overall pass rate for Level 3 courses
1,089 courses to choose from
Continuing Studies
Learners can also progress to a range of qualifications including:
- Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
- Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Clinical Healthcare Support
- Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care
- Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeships in Clinical Healthcare Support
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