Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care course. Study online. This free safe handling of medication in health and social care course runs over 12 weeks and fits around your existing commitments. You study at your own pace, with a personal tutor supporting you throughout. The course covers how to handle, store, and administer medication safely in health and social care settings. You'll need a good level of written English and maths to get started. No formal qualifications are required. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you. NCFE Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care with certificate.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications but a good level of written English and maths is required.
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.
You'll understand the risks associated with medication errors and how to reduce them.
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 learn how to recognise and respond to adverse reactions to medication.
How you will learn
You study entirely online using learning and assessment materials provided at the start of the course. A personal tutor is allocated to you and gives written feedback on the assessments you submit. You also receive ongoing support through remote tutorials. All study is distance learning, so you work through the material in your own time over 12 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide all learning and assessment materials. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College 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.
Supported living worker: help residents manage their medication safely.
Domiciliary care worker: handle medication as part of daily care routines.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main qualification for working in adult social care, covering a broader range of care skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 3 Award in Medication Management: a more advanced medication qualification suited to those taking on greater responsibility for medication administration in care settings.
