Level 3 BTEC Award in Working with Medication

The Level 3 BTEC Award in Working with Medication has been developed from the knowledge set developed by Skills for Care.

The intention of the knowledge set is to provide learning outcomes and content to benchmark the training requirements in this subject.

This qualification provides the underpinning knowledge required in working with medication and it is envisaged that learners will go on to develop competence in the subject within the workplace achieving NVQ units as appropriate.

The qualification is suitable for those working in Health and Social Care and Health settings where working with medication is important. It is also relevent for those who wish to transfer to occupations where these issues arise.

Learning outcomes associated with this award include:

• Understand different types of medication and routes of administration
• Understand the role of legislation when working with medication
• Understand roles, responsibilities and boundaries when working with medication
• Understand the principles of safe practice in the administration of medication