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Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course Online – Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2026
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Course. Study online. This self-paced online course lets you study when it suits you, without travelling to a centre. You'll cover medication types and prescriptions, record keeping, supply, storage, disposal, and the requirements for safe administration. The course takes up to one year to complete. You do not need to be working in care to enrol. Completing this free safe handling of medication in health and social care qualification gives you a solid grounding in medicines management within health and social care settings.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This course is designed for learners who wish to develop their knowledge of the safe handling of medicines within a health and social care setting. It is ideal for those already employed in health and social care. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand different types of medication and how prescriptions work.
  • You'll learn the record keeping and audit processes required for medication management.
  • You'll understand the rules around supply, storage, and disposal of medication.
  • You'll learn the requirements for the safe administration of medication.
  • You'll develop knowledge of legal and regulatory responsibilities around medicines in care settings.

How you will learn

You study through online learning materials at your own pace. The course has two units: Unit A covers medication types, prescriptions, and record keeping; Unit B covers supply, storage, disposal, and safe administration. Assessment is based on activities and questions within the learning materials. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. You'll have access to one-to-one tutor support throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane 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 or prompt medication during home visits.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff with medicines management.
  • Residential support worker: manage medication records in supported living settings.
  • Senior care assistant: take on medicines responsibilities within a care team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior roles in adult social care, covering leadership and complex care needs.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering day-to-day care practice, useful if you want a fuller grounding in the sector.
  • Level 3 Award in Medication Management: a more advanced medicines qualification for those taking on greater responsibility for administering medication.
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