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Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication Course Online – Activate Learning at City of Oxford College

CostFREE
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Sep 2026
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, at your own pace, with assessor support available when you need it. You'll need a laptop and must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year. The course covers how medication is handled safely in health and social care settings, giving you practical knowledge for care work. This free safe handling of medication in health and social care course for adults runs over 24 weeks with a flexible start date.

Who this course is for

Study this course FREE, with no course fees! This is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course with assessor support and guidance. Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must be aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year (31 August). This 24-week course has a flexible start date and will run until 31 July 2024. This course will help you gain new knowledge and skills for your personal life as well as your career. You’ll learn how to create better preventative care by identifying how to maintain stock and record, store and dispose of medication appropriately. Eligibility Criteria – this course is FREE if you: are aged 19+, live in England, not within a non-funded postcode region, have been in the EU for three years for purposes other than study (and able to provide documentation), are not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship, have not completed any part of the course before, . Please note: If aged 19-23 you must have a Level 2 qualification. Sign up today and you’ll be registered on the next weekly intake.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legislation and regulations that govern medication handling in care settings.
  • You'll learn how different types of medication are stored, administered, and recorded safely.
  • You'll identify the risks associated with medication errors and how to reduce them.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in medication management.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their medication while respecting their rights and dignity.
  • You'll understand how to recognise and report adverse reactions or concerns.

How you will learn

This is a fully online, self-directed course. You work through the material independently, with assessor support and guidance available throughout. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You'll need a laptop to access and submit your work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need your own laptop to complete this course. Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with daily living and medication needs.
  • Home care worker: deliver personal care in clients' own homes.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or care settings.
  • Residential support worker: work in care homes supporting residents.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide community-based care and medication support.

What you could study next

Once you hold this safe handling of medication in health and social care qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers a broader range of care skills and is widely used for career development in the sector. A Level 3 Diploma can also support progression into senior care or supervisory roles.

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