Key Facts

  • Starting
    30 Sep 2024
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    30 Sep 2024
    End Date
    26 Jun 2025
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MHC2029CP

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Level 2 Certificate - Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate - Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

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This qualification aims to help learners develop:

  • a general understanding of different types of medication and their use
  • knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication
  • an understanding of legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability
  • an understanding of the record-keeping process for medication.

This is a knowledge-based qualification; achievement will not allow learners to be considered occupationally competent in the administration of medication.

  • Entry Requirements


    In order to be able to enrol for this course, Learners must meet the following criteria:

    • Be aged 19 or over
    • Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
    • Have achieved a Grade C (or above) in GCSE English, or a Pass in Functional Skills Level 2.

  • Course Content


    • Unit 01 Understand medication and preions
    • Unit 02 Supply, storage and disposal of medication
    • Unit 03 Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
    • Unit 04 Record-keeping and audit processes for medication

  • Progression Next Steps


    Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

    • Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults) England
    • Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Working in Adult Social Care
    • Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

  • Additional Information


    This qualification is aimed at

    Businesses - care homes particularly

  • Course Structure


    The programme is run entirely online, using a range of virtual teaching and learning strategies, including live interactive webinars. You will need access to a PC/Tablet device and to be available for one full day each week for five weeks.

  • Assessment Details


    All assessment is completed through a series of questions on an online portal.