Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, so your learning fits around your job role. The course takes around 12 weeks. You'll cover the principles of safe medication handling, legislation, and the responsibilities of care workers when supporting people with medication. This free safe handling of medication in health and social care course is delivered through your employer, making it practical from day one.
Who this course is for
Richard Huish College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses. For individual course details please refer to our college website www.huish.ac.uk or email one of our Admissions Team on [email protected]
What you will learn
You'll understand the types of medication used in health and social care and their purposes.
You'll learn the legal and regulatory framework around medication handling.
You'll understand safe storage and disposal of medication.
You'll learn how to support individuals to take their medication correctly.
You'll understand how to record and report medication administration accurately.
You'll recognise the risks of medication errors and how to minimise them.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification, so your learning takes place in your care role. Assessment is through written assignments and workbook tasks that draw on your day-to-day practice. You'll gather evidence from your workplace to demonstrate your understanding. There are no exams. Richard Huish College Taunton will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richard Huish College Taunton 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
Senior care assistant: take on medication lead responsibilities in a care setting
Home care worker: administer medication safely during home visits
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff with medication processes in NHS or private settings
Supported living worker: help residents manage medication in supported housing
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and supervisory positions
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering all core areas of adult social care practice
Level 3 Award in Medication Management: deepens your knowledge for roles with greater medication responsibility
