Course Highlights
Effective healthcare delivery relies heavily on precise infection control and Medicine Handling. This course equips learners with the knowledge to correctly prepare, administer, and monitor medicines, ensuring that every procedure meets professional safety standards. From understanding administration techniques to recognising potential side effects, participants gain essential insight into safeguarding both patients and practitioners.
Through detailed exploration of policies, procedures, and compliance regulations, learners will understand how structured frameworks guide every aspect of Medicine Handling. This includes preparation, accurate documentation, and adherence to established protocols, creating a solid foundation for professional competence. The course also explores essential infection control measures, highlighting best practices to prevent contamination and cross-infection.
Learners will further investigate medicine storage, distribution, and disposal, gaining skills to identify hazards, mitigate potential risks, and apply effective control strategies. By the end, participants will have a strong grasp of how Medicine Handling integrates with infection prevention, ensuring safe, compliant, and responsible practice across healthcare settings.
Note: Skill-up is a Janets-approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
Learning outcome
- - Demonstrate correct methods for Medicine Handling during administration.
- - Apply safe preparation techniques for accurate Medicine Handling.
- - Follow structured procedures for compliant Medicine Handling practices.
- - Implement secure storage and disposal procedures.
- - Apply infection control principles alongside Medicine management routines.
- - Identify hazards and reduce risks associated with Medicine management.
Certificate of Achievement
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Upon completing the final assessment, you can apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and delivered to your home by post for only £69.
Order Your QLS Certificate
An extra £10 postage charge will be required for students leaving overseas.
Skill Up Recognised Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Infection Control & Medicine Handling course, you have the opportunity to request a Skill Up Recognised Certificate. This certificate holds significant value, and its validation will endure throughout your lifetime.
- 1. PDF Certificate + PDF Transcript: £14.99
- 2. Hardcopy Certificate + Hardcopy Transcript: £19.99
- 3. Delivery Charge: £10.00 (Applicable for International Students)
CPD Quality Standards Accredited Certificate
After successfully completing the Infection Control & Medicine Handling course, you can apply for the CPD Quality Standards Accredited Certificate of Achievement.
1. PDF Certificate (Transcripts Included): £49.99
2. Hard Copy Certificate (Transcripts Included): £79.00
3. Delivery Charge: £10.00 (Applicable for International Students)
Why should I take this course?
- - Gain expertise in infection prevention with direct application to Medicine Handling.
- - Learn to safeguard patients by applying advanced Medicine management techniques.
- - Develop professional credibility by mastering regulatory compliance.
- - Enhance workplace efficiency with structured knowledge.
- - Build career progression opportunities by specialising in Medicine Handling skills.
Career Path?
- - Medicine Handling Technician
- - Infection Control Officer
- - Pharmaceutical Assistant
- - Clinical Support Worker
- - Healthcare Compliance Specialist
- - Nursing Associate
- - Medicines Safety Coordinator
Requirements
- - A basic understanding of healthcare or related fields.
- - Access to a device with internet connectivity.
- - A willingness to learn and apply new concepts.
Curriculum
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Administration of Medicines
00:14:00
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Preparation for Administration
00:13:00
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Policies and Procedures
00:14:00
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Side Effects of Medicine
00:12:00
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Storage, Distribution and Disposal
00:13:00
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Infection Control
00:17:00
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Hazards and Potential Risks
00:16:00
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Submit Your Assignment & Order QLS Certificate
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Skill Up Recognised Certificate
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Order CPDQS Certificate
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Duration:1 hour, 39 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:10

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