Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. The course covers how to handle, administer, and store medication safely in health and social care settings. You have up to 362 days to complete it.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.skegnesstec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and regulatory framework around medication in health and social care.
You'll learn the different types of medication and their effects on the body.
You'll understand the principles of safe storage and disposal of medication.
You'll learn how to support individuals to take their medication correctly.
You'll understand how to record and report medication-related information accurately.
You'll recognise the risks of medication errors and how to reduce them.
You'll understand your own responsibilities and the limits of your role when handling medication.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through written materials and activities at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions that you complete and submit online. TEC Partnership's distance learning team provides support throughout. You have up to 362 days to finish.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership 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 medication safely during home visits.
Support worker: assist individuals with complex needs and medication routines.
Healthcare assistant: work in NHS or private healthcare settings handling medication.
Residential care worker: manage medication administration in care home settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification many senior care roles require, covering leadership and complex care needs.
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 adult care practice, useful alongside or after this Certificate.
