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Safe Handling of Medicines Foundation Certification

THIS COURSE IS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE STAFF TRAINING PACKAGE
Safe Handling Medicines
Approved Course

A012103

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  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Qualification: Safe Handling of Medicines Foundation Certification
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major browsers and devices
  • Delivery method: Online (In-house also available )
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Safe Handling of Medicines Foundation Certification

Learning how to handle, administer and store medication safely is important for everyone, especially those employed in the healthcare field. This valuable skill ensures that you and your patients remain safe and as healthy as possible. These guidelines also help organisations and agencies develop their own policies on the subject, giving them a chance to increase security and safety in their own facilities. These policies reduce the likelihood of errors and mistakes happening at all levels, as they are built on a system of double checks and verification.

This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the safe handling of medicines. It begins by giving you an overview of the classifications of medicines according to UK law and provides you with several important terms and definitions. It also talks about the relevant legalisation and guidelines you should be aware of, along with the seven rights of medication administration. Policies for record keeping and the roles of various individuals involved are also discussed. Finally, the course gives you proper storage and dispensing produces, along with a discussion of the routes of entry and levels of support your patients may require.

You Will Learn:-

  • The legal classification of medications in the UK
  • Important terms and definitions
  • The rules and regulations involved in medicine handling and storage
  • The seven rights of medicine administration
  • Proper procedures for storing and dispensing medicine
  • The levels of support patients may require and the various routes of entry

Benefits of Taking This Course

  • Learning the key terms involved in medicine administration
  • Gaining insight into the legislative requirements and government-issued guidelines
  • Understanding the role of individuals in medicine administration
  • Learning the seven rights of dispensing medication
  • Learning the proper storing and dispensing methods


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: Medications and Terminology

Module 2: Relevant Legislation and the Seven Rights

Module 3: Roles of Involved Individuals and Record Keeping Techniques

Module 4: Procedures for Storing and Dispensing Medicine

Module 5: Levels of Support and Routes of Entry

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the Safe Handling of Medicines Foundation Certification course?

    There are no entry requirements to take the course.
  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
  • Where / when can the course be studied?

    The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device
  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.
  • What happens if a user fails the test?

    If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.
  • How long does it take to complete the Safe Handling of Medicines Foundation Certification course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

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