Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. This course covers how to handle, administer, and store medication safely in health and social care settings. You study online over around 11 months, choosing when and where you work through the material. To qualify for funding, you must be aged 19 or over and live in England. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
By completing this course, you will not only gain a nationally recognized qualification, but will develop and improve your knowledge and skills in the handling of medication in health and social careThis qualification is idea for anyone who works, or wishes to work, in the healthcare sector. It's also suitable for anyone who handles medication while in a caring role.This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.
What you will learn
You'll understand the legislation and policies that govern medication handling in health and social care.
You'll learn how to safely administer, store, and dispose of medication.
You'll recognise different types of medication and their effects on the body.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those who handle medication in a care setting.
You'll know how to record and report medication-related information accurately.
You'll identify risks and errors in medication handling and how to minimise them.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a time and pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark it. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support clients with medication in residential or home care.
Home care worker: administer and record medication during home visits.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff with medication rounds.
Senior care assistant: take on medication responsibility within a care team.
Supported living worker: help residents manage their medication safely.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and supervisory positions.
Level 3 Award in Medication Management: deepens your knowledge for those taking on greater medication responsibility.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of skills needed in adult social care.
