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

Introduction

The Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication course covers an understanding of how to store and dispose of medicines in a safe way, how to administer medicines safely and how to ensure that record keeping and audits are completed correctly.

Learners must be 19+, EU residents for 3+ years, earn below £23,400 and have not previously completed this course.

Units / Modules

• Understand medication and prescriptions
• Supply, storage and disposal of medication
• Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
• Record-keeping and audit processes for medication

Assessment Types

You will be assessed throughout your study by a series of assessment questions which are built into the course. Your answers are automatically saved and are available for you to revise and edit at any point before submission. You submit your assessment answers to your Tutor for marking, who will give you feedback on each question.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal qualification requirements, however, a good standard of English and digital literacy is essential.

Career Progression

This course may support learners into employment or on to higher level apprenticeships or study.