Safer Handling of Medicines

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

College Certificate

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

This course is aimed at healthcare workers and individuals who are responsible for guiding and supporting others in the handling and administration of their medication.

The course will give you the knowledge, understanding and the skills needed to carry out this important work related support role.

Progression 

On completion you may use your attendance of this course to enhance employment prospects, or as a progression route to higher level qualificationa in this area.

Entry Requirements 

There are no specific entry requirements for this award.

Duration 

One day

Business Benefits 

This short course is suitable for health and social care staff, auxiliaries, care workers and healthcare assistants.

Are there any exams? 

There will be ongoing assessment throughout the session with short answer quiz papers and practical scenarios.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

On completion of this course learners will be able to:

  • state what a medicine is
  • have awareness of current relevant legislation
  • know the importance of working to workplace policies
  • safely administer medicines
  • keep accurate records
  • store medicines safely
  • undertake risk assessment
  • take correct action if a medicine is refused
  • take correct action if an error is made
  • outline awareness of possible side effects of medicines
  • state various administration routes for medicines
  • explain the different packaging and medication compliance devices
  • explain the importance of infection control procedures.

When can I study? 

Various days, 9.00am - 4.00pm
Course Facts

24 July 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 August 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

7 September 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 October 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

8 November 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

3 December 2012

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

11 January 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 February 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

18 March 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 April 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

24 May 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 June 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

15 July 2013

Short-course

Goschen Centre

£50. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

There are no material fees for this course

Intermediate

SHE


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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