Unit number: 603/4455/6
L2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings
Credits: 15
GLH: 120
Level: 2
This RQF Qualification is for those who prepare, administer and monitor the effects of medication on individuals. The unit applies to all medication used by the individual, both prescribed and non-prescribed.
Introduction:
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.
This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment in a care role and wish to develop specialist knowledge in relation to medication handling and administration.
This is a knowledge-only qualification that provides underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.
Requirements
This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 16 and above.
It is advised that learners have a minimum of level 1 in Literacy and/or numeracy or equivalent.
Assessment
This qualification requires the learner to provide written evidence of their knowledge and understanding, which is provided by completing the Savvy workbook and returning for assessment by your allocated assessor or by using our e-portfolio platform.
We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment methods if required to support personal learning needs, this can be arranged following discussion. Please complete our website contact form if you would like to have a chat about how we can support your learning style and needs.
ID Requirements:
Savvy has a responsibility to ensure that the person taking the course is who they say they are.
To achieve this we will require proof of your identity. This could include any one of the following:
● a valid passport (any nationality)
● a signed UK photocard driving licence
● a valid warrant card issued by HM forces or the police
● another photographic ID card, e.g. employee ID card, student ID card, travel card etc.
If you are unable to produce any of the forms of photographic identification listed above, a centre may accept another form of identification containing a signature, for example, a credit card. Identification by a third-party representative, such as a line manager, human resources manager or invigilator, will also be accepted.
Additional support/training:
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On completion
When you have completed your qualification, we have quality assurance processes that we must complete to ensure that our learners are fully supported and can rely on the quality of their qualification. This means that it can be up to 6 weeks before you receive your certificate, usually sooner. Certificates are produced on-line by our awarding organisation and will be emailed to you as soon as they are available to us! We know how important they are!
Ready to get started?
Upon successful order, you will be able to:
- Download the workbooks
- Have access to the Tutor
At Savvy Care Courses, we like to focus on training, development, and well-being that benefits you as an individual or as an employer.
Whether you are a paid or unpaid carer, an employer for multiple staff members or you are employing and managing a small team or PA’s for yourself or a family member, we aim to offer something to support you.
Why Train With Us?
We can help you with completing your Diplomas from Level 2 through to Level 5 and as they are privately funded with Savvy, you are not restricted with timescales for completion so long as you complete the required learning hours.
Quality Courses
Here at Savvy Care Courses, all our courses are delivered by subject specialists who hold teaching and assessing qualifications. This means you can be sure that your learning is enhanced by ‘real life’ experience, which helps to translate the theory into your practice.
Excellent Support
Savvy assessors only have small groups of candidates at any one time, which means that they can offer you a more personal and flexible support service, very handy when you are trying to fit learning around work and personal commitments.
Affordable Prices
Our mission is to provide our clients with quality training courses and are committed to ensuring that all our participants are fully equipped to take on any challenges in their workplaces,at a competitive price.