What does this qualification cover?
The aim of this qualification is to increase the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the safe handling of medication.
Successful completion of this qualification may allow learners to progress onto other appropriate qualifications. It may also enhance or progress their current role in healthcare or social care.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:
- support the use of medication in social care settings, and the need for accurate recording and reporting on the use of medication
- understand how to promote and safeguard the well-being of individuals in relation to medication use
- know how to provide person-centred care to individuals with dementia through the appropriate and effective use of medication
- understand the importance of physiological measurements, and how to prepare and undertake these measurements.
Who is it suitable for?
The aim of this qualification is to increase the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the safe handling of medication.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification in medication, healthcare or social care.
Entry is at the discretion of the Centre. However, learners should be aged 18 or above to undertake this qualification.
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How is this qualification structured?
Learners must achieve all 4 mandatory units:
- Support use of medication in social care settings
- Understand how to safeguard the well-being of individuals in relation to medication use
- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
- Understand physiological measurements
How is it assessed?
All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of methods, which could include written assignments or case studies.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Unit 01 learning outcomes 5, 7 and 8 must be assessed in the workplace using observation of practice as the primary source of evidence. See the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles for full requirements.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
• Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care.