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 medication is handled safely in health and social care settings, including storage, administration, and record-keeping. It typically takes around 3 months to complete. You'll need to be aged 19 or over and live in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ looking to progress in the workplace or add skills to their CV to find employment
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and ethical responsibilities around medication handling in care settings.
You'll learn how different types of medication are classified and used.
You'll understand safe storage and disposal of medication.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their medication needs.
You'll understand how to record and report medication administration accurately.
You'll recognise the risks of medication errors and how to reduce them.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through written learning materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written questions or assignments completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. Learning & Skills Darlington will support you through the course and confirm how to submit your work when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington 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: assist people living independently with their medication needs
Healthcare support worker: work alongside clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care including medication support in people's homes
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes with daily medication routines
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main qualification for working in adult social care, covering a broad range of care skills alongside medication awareness.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles, including responsibility for overseeing medication administration.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care: a short qualification that complements medication training for care workers.
