Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care. Study online. You can work through this safe handling of medication in health and social care course at your own pace, from home, without travelling to a centre. It covers how to administer, store, dispose of, and process medicines safely, plus how to understand medication and prescriptions. The course typically takes around 2 months. You'll need to be 19 or older and live in a fundable area of England to qualify for free funding.
Who this course is for
This course offers comprehensive knowledge for individuals aspiring to enhance their skills in safely administering, storing, disposing, and processing medicines, alongside understanding medication and prescriptions. It aims to equip learners with essential skills for future learning or training opportunities.
Entry requirements
19 and older, must live in fundable area.
What you will learn
You'll understand how to administer medicines safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to store medication in line with legal and care requirements.
You'll know how to dispose of medicines safely and responsibly.
You'll understand how to process and record medication accurately.
You'll be able to read and interpret prescriptions and medication records.
You'll understand the legal framework around medication handling in care settings.
You'll recognise the risks of errors and how to prevent them.
How you will learn
All study is delivered online. You work through course materials remotely, at times that suit you. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from an assessor. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
Let Me Play Education will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need a device with internet access to study and submit your work online.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support clients with medication in residential or home care.
Home care worker: administer and record medicines during home visits.
Support worker: assist people with complex needs including medication routines.
Healthcare assistant: work alongside nurses managing patient medication.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care including safe medication handling.
Residential care worker: work in care homes where medication management is daily practice.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of care skills, often required for progression in health and social care roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: moves you toward senior care assistant and team leader roles.
Level 3 Award in Medication Management: deepens your knowledge for roles with greater medication responsibility, such as senior carer or care coordinator.
