CQ
Level 2
QN: 610/5959/6
Curriculum Active
CQ Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Medication - Small Animal
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 25 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
CQ
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
25 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Legislation controlling the dispensing of medication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the responsibilities of the employee and employer under the Health and Safety Executive legislation (HSE)
- Understand the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and Mis
- use of Drugs legislation
- Know legal categories and classes of drugs
- use of the cascade and the requirements for labelling
- Know how to identify and report adverse reactions
2
Pharmacy management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of a pharmacy to store medication
- Understand effective stock control procedures
- Know how to correctly use and dispose of medication
3
Signs of ill health in companion animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Undertake a basic health check on a range of companion animals
- Understand the basic structure of disease-causing microorganisms
- Understand vaccination and parasite protocols in common companion animals
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5959/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025