Free Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This free safe handling of medication in health and social care course runs over 12 weeks. You'll cover the knowledge care workers need to handle, store, and administer medication safely and correctly. No formal qualifications are needed to start, though a good level of written English and maths is required. This level 2 safe handling of medication in health and social care qualification is awarded by NCFE.
Who this course is for
Adults
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and regulatory framework around medication handling in care settings.
You'll learn how to store medication safely and in line with guidelines.
You'll identify different types of medication and their common uses.
You'll understand the correct procedures for administering medication to individuals in care.
You'll recognise the risks of errors and how to report and record them accurately.
You'll understand the rights of individuals in relation to their medication.
You'll learn how to dispose of medication safely and responsibly.
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 supports you throughout. You submit written assessments and receive written feedback from your tutor. Your tutor also provides ongoing support through remote tutorials. All study is distance learning, so there is no need to attend a classroom.
What you will need to bring
No specialist materials are required. All learning and assessment materials are provided online. Contact [email protected] before you start if you have any questions about what you need.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support people with medication and daily care needs.
Home care worker. Deliver personal care and medication support in people's homes.
Residential support worker. Work in care homes handling residents' medication safely.
Healthcare support worker. Assist clinical staff with medication-related tasks.
Domiciliary care worker. Provide care and medication support in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The next step for care workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Care. A broader qualification covering the full range of care skills, useful if you want to build on this specialist certificate.
Level 3 Award in Medication Management. Deepens your knowledge for roles with greater medication responsibility.
