PDA Administration of Medication
This Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care: Administration of Medicine at SCQF level 7 is a new qualification which has been designed to meet the requirements of social service workers who are in a job role where they assist in or administer medication to individuals.
About this course
The PDA Adminstration of Medication is assessed in the workplace. Examples of the settings or centres in which the SVQ is likely to be delivered include: the NHS, private healthcare providers, adult care settings and training centres. This course is aimed at individuals who currently work in the health & social care sector in a senior or management role.
Cost: £400
Enrolment Length: 3 – 4 Months
Course Format: Workplace Coursework
Who’s this course for?
The target audience for this award includes the following groups, those who are invlolved in administration of medication or supervise these processes within socialor healthcare services and related settings, residential care workers, support workers and day care workers in services for older people, children and young people, mental health, care at home, housing support and personal assistants.
Entry Requirements: Must be in a role that administers medication.
Qualification
On successful completion of this Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care Administration of Medication at SCQF level 7, you gain 16 credits. This qualification has been designed to meet the requirements of social service workers who are in a job role where they assist in or administer medication to individuals.
Content
The award consists of 2 SQA untis, SCQF 16 credits at level 7.
- F9D9 34 Administration of Medication
- DK2X 04 Administer Medication to Individuals
Method
A mixture of independent and guided learning. This means you must be able to attend a half day online workshop once a fortnight for a minimum of 5-6 sessions. In between these sessions you will have some research/study/assignment work. Assesment is ongoing and will take form of written reflective accounts and observation in the workplace.
How to apply
Ready to take the next step in your social services and healthcare career? Apply now and embark on a transformative learning experience.
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