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Introduction to Safe Handling of Medicines

Course overview

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. 

(Note: The course duration shown to the right 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+) 

Course Modules

Module NumberModule NamePass % Required
1Introduction to the course70%
2Terminology explained70%
3The roles of those involved, legislation and licensing70%
4Groups of medicines70%
5Levels of support and routes of entry70%
6Infection Control and equipment for dispensing70%
7Label interpretation, record keeping and The Seven Rights70%

Course details

Approved By:CPD
Category:Health & Social Care
Duration:60 minutes

£15.00