Workplace Safety Essentials
Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines
A focused introduction to medicines handling, covering terminology, roles, legislation, medicine groups, infection control and label interpretation for safer practice
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Buy for yourself or your team
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 1 hour
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people needing an introduction to the safe handling of medicines
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This training suits anyone who needs a grounding in the safe handling of medicines, including:
- Care staff who support individuals with their medicines
- New starters who need an introduction to medicines terminology and legislation
- Support workers who assist with dispensing, labelling or record keeping
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Medicine-handling terminology — Key terms used when handling medicines
- Roles and medicine groups — The people involved and different groups of medicines
- Supporting patients — Different levels of support for patients
- Infection control and labels — Infection control and label interpretation
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course cover legislation around medicines?
Yes, module three covers the roles of those involved along with relevant legislation and licensing.
What is covered regarding labels and record keeping?
Module seven covers label interpretation, record keeping and The Seven Rights.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 1 hour. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
