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Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course at London South East Colleges

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, making it easy to fit around work, family, or other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover how to handle, administer, and store medication safely in health and social care settings. The course is relevant to roles such as care assistant, where understanding medication procedures is a core part of the job. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 or a Level 1 qualification to enrol; English and maths are desirable. TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care with certificate.

Who this course is for

Further information is available on our website

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal and regulatory framework around medication in health and social care.
  • You'll learn how to handle and store medication safely and correctly.
  • You'll understand the different types of medication and their effects.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals to take their medication.
  • You'll understand how to record and report medication-related information accurately.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to medication errors.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and it is assessed against the qualification requirements set by TQUK.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with medication in residential or home care settings.
  • Home care worker: administer and record medication during home visits.
  • Support worker: assist clients with medication as part of daily care plans.
  • Healthcare assistant: handle medication in NHS or private healthcare settings.
  • Residential care worker: manage medication rounds in care homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and supervisory positions in health and social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Medication Management: deepens your knowledge for roles with greater medication responsibility.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of skills needed for a care assistant role.
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