Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    26 Feb 2026
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Start Time
    17:00
    End Time
    21:00
    Duration
    16 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Thursday
    Start Date
    26 Feb 2026
    End Date
    2 Jul 2026
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    KCW2031CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 811

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L2 - Cert in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

L2 - Cert in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

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This qualification is designed for learners wishing to develop their understanding of the safe handling of medicines. They may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progress to further qualifications, or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other studies.

  • Entry Requirements


    This course is for adult learners 19+. It would be desirable if learners had GCSE grade 4/C in English and /or ESOL/EFL.

  • Course Content


    To be awarded the qualification, learners are required to successfully complete the following mandatory units:

    • Unit 01 Understand medication and prescriptions

    • 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


    -Level 2 Preparing to Working in Adult Social Care

    -Access courses

    -Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce-Early Years Educator

    -Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

    -Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

    -Adult health short courses

    Our experienced tutors and Careers Services can support you with your next steps.

  • Additional Information


    Fee waivers may be available for this programme. Please contact our admissions team for further information.

  • Course Structure


    This course will be delivered on Thursdays from 5-9 with a blended learning approach.

    Teaching will start from the w/c 24th February 2025 and run until July 2025.

  • Assessment Details


    The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care is internally assessed using a portfolio of evidence including practical and theoretical assessments.