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Cert in Understanding Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care (online) Level 2

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Course Name	Start Date	End Date	Site	Home Fees
Certificate in Understanding Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care (online) Level 2			Online eLearning	£0.00

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Support For Students Aged 19+

Lincoln College Fee Remission Policy offers means tested and non-means tested help with course fees for qualifications up to and including Level 2 and for some students aged 19+ studying a first Full Level 3

We also offer the Advanced Learner Loan, which is non-means tested help with course fees for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 Further Education funded courses. Our Learner Support Fund offers means tested help with course related costs such as travel to college, uniform, equipment, UCAS application fee and travel to Higher Education interviews. We offer help with the cost of Ofsted registered childcare through the Care To Learn scheme for students aged under 20 (non means tested) and our 20+ Childcare Support Fund (means tested). We can also provide assistance through the Free College Meals scheme. Students, or their parents, must be in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit and either aged 19 to 24 and have a current Education and Health Care Plan, or be aged 19 and continuing exactly the same programme that they started before they turned 19. Visit our website here for more information or contact the Financial Support Team at financialsupport@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call (01522) 876000 or (01636) 680680

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More information about this Course

Introduction
Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe consequences, including death. Having good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication. Benefits: • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Further your personal and professional development • Learn at a time that suits you without having to attend college • Create better preventative care by identifying how to maintain stock and record, store and dispose of medication appropriately Course Content (Units): 1. Understand medication and prescriptions 2. Supply, storage and disposal of medication 3. Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication 4. Record keeping and audit processes for medication This course is available in several learning styles: • Fully online • Online assessment – work through workbook and submit answers online • Paper based – complete workbooks and return to the college

Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but this course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Health Care Sector. You must be 19 or older on the first day of the course, be living in the UK on the first day of your course, and have lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for 3 years immediately before this.

Fees
£0.00

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