Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Key Information

Course Length: 16 weeks on average

Awarding Body: TQUK (E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s): Paper materials, online and paper assessments

There is no prior qualification needed to access this course.

This course is part of our fully funded range of Level 2 courses so is free to the majority of learners – eligibility criteria applies.

Course Content

Unit 1: Understand medication and prescriptions
This unit will cover the different types of medication that individuals may encounter in the workplace, the classification of medication and sources of information and guidance.

Unit 2: Supply, storage and disposal of medication
You will gain an understanding of how to obtain, handle, store and dispose of medication correctly, as well as the roles and responsibilities of staff in relation to these procedures.

Unit 3: Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
This unit covers the administration of medication by looking at the process and common side effects, as well as how to follow procedures when problems occur and monitoring the effects of medication.

Unit 4: Record-keeping and audit processes for medication
You will develop an understanding of the audit process, including the records that must be maintained within the administration of medicines and issues of responsibility and confidentiality

Eligibility Criteria

This is a guide to the eligibility criteria if you are not sure about anything please get in touch with us.

• If employed, you may still be eligible for funding if you earn less than £28k per year outside of London or less than £14.85 per hour in London.. Proof of wage will be required prior to enrolment.
• Learners must be aged 19+ by 31st Aug 2025.
• Learners must be a resident of UK or the EEA (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years.
• Learners must be have the right to work and live in the UK for the length of the course.
• There are no entry requirements to undertake a distance learning course, however a good level of English is required.

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Progression Courses:

Level 2 Adult Care Worker
Level 2 Healthcare Worker
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Other fully funded courses:

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Care Planning
Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care