UCPD Introduction to Management and Administration of Medication

An award of the University of Teesside delivered in partnership with Stockton Riverside College.

This is a 20 credit module that delivers the knowledge and understanding required to safely administer medications to clients across a wide variety of health, social care and educational establishments. It closely follows the knowledge set developed by Skills for Care.

It can be used as an update for qualified nurses, as a development tool for senior staff to become “Medication Champions” within a setting or as preparation for HSC 375 - the NVQ unit aimed at assessing candidates when administering medication to individuals.

Entry requirements:

Working with clients who require medication.

Mode of Delivery:

Taught modules 3 hours per week over 15 weeks plus individual tutorial and supported IT workshop time.

Progression Route:

Offered as stand alone modules that may be used to build into a Cert. or Dip. In Higher Education if other modules are undertaken.

Awarding Body:

University of Teesside

Course Fee:

To be advised, for further information please contact the University of Teesside on (01642) 342171 or email finance@tees.ac.uk