TQUK
Level 2
QN: 603/3217/7
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TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 121 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
TQUK
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
121 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Legislation, guidance and audit processes for medication in health and social care settings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation and guidance underpinning the safe handling of medication.2.
- Understand audit processes relevant to handling medication.3.
- Understand the role of record-keeping relating to medication.4.
- Understand the principles of confidentiality in relation to medication records in health and social care settings.5.
- Understand accountability and responsibility of self in relation to administering medication.
2
Logistical aspects of handling medication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to acquire medication.2.
- Know how to safely store medication.3.
- Know how to safely dispose of unused medication and equipment.
3
Understand how to administer and support individuals to self-administer medication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the steps to be taken before administering medication to an individual.2.
- Understand the checks to be made before administering medication to an individual.3.
- Understand the process for administering medication to an individual.4.
- Understand how to support self-administration of medication in a health and social care setting.5.
- Understand safeguarding concerns in relation to the administration of medication.
4
Understand medication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand types and classifications of medication.2.
- Understand roles of those involved in medication handling.3.
- Know how to develop own knowledge and understanding of medication.4.
- Know how to monitor effects of medication.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3217/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- TQUK
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2018