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Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're already working in health and social care, with weekly webinars and coursework you complete at home. The course covers how medications are used in care settings, safe storage, disposal, and administration. It's approved by Skills for Care. You need to be 19 or over and currently working in the sector. The course takes around 6 weeks. Earn your free safe handling of medication certificate on completion.

Who this course is for

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of medications used in the health and social care sector and how to handle them appropriately so that you can best support those in your care.

This short course will run via weekly webinars, giving you the opportunity to do your coursework at home. You will receive a professional Level 2 qualification awarded to you by TQUK.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for anyone over the age of 19 and working in the health and social care sector. Whether you are at a junior or senior level it is a valued qualification to apply for.

It is an ideal programme for you if you are working in health and social care as it will cover the best practices you should use when handling medications.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities involved in handling medication safely.
  • You'll learn how different medications are used in health and social care settings.
  • You'll understand how to store medications correctly and securely.
  • You'll learn the correct procedures for administering medication to people in your care.
  • You'll understand how to dispose of medications safely and in line with regulations.
  • You'll recognise the risks and legal requirements around medication handling.

How you will learn

The course runs via weekly webinars over 6 weeks. You complete coursework at home between sessions. Assessment is based on your coursework and knowledge checks throughout the course. Because this is work-based learning, you can apply what you're studying directly in your day-to-day role.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support clients with medication as part of daily care
  • Senior care assistant: take on medication administration responsibilities
  • Support worker: assist people with complex needs including medication
  • Domiciliary carer: handle medication safely in clients' own homes
  • Residential care worker: manage medication rounds in a care home setting

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and team leader positions.
  • Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia: useful if you support people living with dementia.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent: broadens your knowledge of duty-of-care responsibilities in health and social care.
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