Course Overview
This programme is designed for learners aged 19 or over and already working in a health and social care context, who wish to study the course as part of their own continuous professional development. This qualification is to introduce learners to different types of medicines and the policies and procedures surrounding their storage, disposal and administration. It also provides learners with an overview of legislation and an awareness of quality control, issues regarding responsibility and accountability and the role of the pharmacist.
Entry Requirements
You do not need to have any formal qualifications in order to follow this course, but you will need to demonstrate commitment and motivation to work through the specially prepared distance-learning materials.
What the course covers
The course will cover the following areas and consists of two Workbooks:
- Workbook 1: Understand medication and prescriptions. Supply, storage and disposal of medication.
- Workbook 2: Understand the requirement for the safe administration of medication. Record keeping and audit processes for medication.
The course has a credit value of 15 on the Qualifications Credit Framework.
Assessment
Candidates work through the course materials for the programme at times convenient to them, so there is no need to attend the college to gain the qualification. The learning materials contain the knowledge needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course and activities to allow candidates to practice their skills and test their learning. Assessments are based on a combination of knowledge and skills learned on the programme and work-based activities and experience. Learners should aim to complete the course within 16 weeks.
Fees and funding
Most people are eligible to access our Distance Learning courses for free, the criteria below outline the requirements for free study.
You must:
- Be aged 19 years or above as of 1 August of the current academic year.
- Have lived in the UK, EU, EEA for the past 3 years, for purposes other than study.
- Not currently be enrolled on an Apprenticeship.
- Live in England, in a funded postal code within Surrey, GLA or a non-devolved area.
If you live outside of Surrey or Greater London Authority, click here to see if your area is funded.
We may ask to see evidence of residency status and/or evidence of income or benefits status where applicable to grant funding.
If you have any questions, please contact the Distance Learning team at distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk
Progression
By undertaking this programme, candidates will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve their career prospects or progress on to further qualifications such as courses in health and social care or related subjects.
Duration
Learners should aim to complete the course within 16 weeks.