NQual
    Level 2
    QN: 610/2898/8
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    NQual Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling and Administration of Medication

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NQual. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 104 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    NQual
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    104 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Administrating medication and supporting with self-administration

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to prepare medication
    • Understand how to administer medication
    • Understand how to support with self-administration of medication
    2

    Handling and storing medication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to safely handling medication
    • Understand how to safely store medication
    3

    Medication and prescriptions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the types of medication
    • Understand the roles and responsibilities of the medication process
    • Understand prescriptions and their use
    • Understand legislation and guidance relating to medication
    4

    Recording and auditing medication administration

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to record and audit medication administration effectively
    • Understand how to record the storage of medication

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/2898/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NQual
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jun 2023