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Clinical Care

Safe Handling of Medicines CPD Certified Online Course

Duration60 minutes
LevelIntermediate
AccessLearn online at your own pace
Course content7 modules
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What the Safe Handling of Medicines course covers

Safe Handling of Medicines is taught entirely online, so there is nothing to attend and no start date to wait for. There are 7 modules to work through, and most people give it 60 minutes in total. There is no clock on it, so a week off in the middle changes nothing.

Expect to cover Introduction to the course, Terminology explained, The roles of those involved, legislation and licensing and Groups of medicines. 3 more modules follow those, all named on the Modules tab.

You will get more out of it if the subject is already part of your week. We list 134 Clinical Care courses, of which 2 sit at Intermediate. At this length it is one of the quicker ones in the subject. It carries CPD accreditation, which is what makes the hours usable on a CPD log, and the certificate downloads straight away.

The honest caveats: It is not an awareness course: if the subject is completely new to you, something introductory will be better value.

Buyer guide

Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

Safe Handling of Medicines is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 7-module plan starts with Introduction to the course and Terminology explained, which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for care assistants, support workers and nursing staff whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on Infection Control and equipment for dispensing and Label interpretation, record keeping, and The Seven Rights as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with Introduction to the course and Terminology explained and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, Groups of medicines acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on Infection Control and equipment for dispensing and Label interpretation, record keeping, and The Seven Rights is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The listed study time is 60 minutes; reserve more time if the subject is new to you or you plan to make detailed notes. No fixed access period is stated in the validated course facts; ask us before enrolling if a deadline matters to your plans. A downloadable or printable completion certificate is described, but it records course completion rather than replacing a regulated qualification. The course carries a CPD accreditation reference; still check that your employer or professional body accepts this exact course for the purpose you have in mind.

Full course details from the training provider

Safe Handling of Medicines Online Course

CPD Approved

Course Description

This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation, and much more.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to the course
Module 2: Terminology explained
Module 3:The roles of those involved, legislation and licensing
Module 4: Groups of medicines
Module 5:Levels of support and routes of entry
Module 6:Infection Control and equipment for dispensing
Module 7:Label interpretation, record keeping, and The Seven Rights

Duration: 
60 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Recommended System Requirements

  • Browser: Up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
  • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You’re free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that’s convenient.

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple-choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at the time and location of your choosing.

What if I don’t pass the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a CPD Certified Certificate of Completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

  • Module 1: Introduction to the course
  • Module 2: Terminology explained
  • Module 3:The roles of those involved, legislation and licensing
  • Module 4: Groups of medicines
  • Module 5:Levels of support and routes of entry
  • Module 6:Infection Control and equipment for dispensing
  • Module 7:Label interpretation, record keeping, and The Seven Rights
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