Who is this qualification for?

This knowledge qualification is designed for those learners wishing to support their role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication. This qualification is also suitable for those who aspire to work in a care setting.

How long will it take?

Learners undertaking this qualification will develop their underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.

Topics covered:

Learners undertaking this qualification will develop their underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights, the principles of equality, diversity, rights and inclusion in relation to care generally and more specifically in relation to dementia, learning disability and mental health care.