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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

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Use of different types of medication

Understand how medicines are classified

Legislation and guidelines related to medication

The roles of self and others in the medication process

Accessing information about medication

Unit 1
                                                                            Understand medication and prescriptions (Y/601/9571; unit level 2; GLH 23 hours; credits 3)

How medicines are supplied and obtained

Requirements for storing medication

Requirements for the safe disposal of medication

Unit 2
                                                                            Supply, storage, and disposal of medication (K/601/9574; unit level 2; GLH 24 hours; credits 3)

Legislation and guidance in relation to administration of medicine

Preparation to be taken prior to administering medication

How medication is administered safely and in a way that meets individual needs

Supporting individuals to administer their own medication

The procedures to follow when there are problems with the administration of medication

Monitoring the effects of medication

Unit 3
                                                                            Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medicine (T/601/9576; unit level 2; GLH 39 hours; credits 4)

Audit process in relation to medication transactions and stock levels

How information is recorded and confidentiality maintained

Own role in relation to accountability and responsibility

The importance of safeguarding individuals in relation to medication use

Unit 4
                                                                            Record-keeping and audit processes for medication, administration, and storage (F/601/9578; unit level 2; GLH 24 hours; credits 3)

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines